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Reveals why howler monkeys erupt into song at sunrise, what it means when a mandrill yawns, and other details about the behavior, family life, and intelligence of gorillas and other primates.

Sophie is not happy to be back in the Congo for the summer, but when she rescues an abused baby bonobo she becomes more involved in her mother's sanctuary--and when fighting breaks out and the sanctuary is attacked, it is up to Sophie to rescue the apes and somehow survive in the jungle.

Accompanied by more than 100 pictures, the text relates the plight of apes from the forests of Africa and Indonesia to a manmade world of zoos, nightclubs, medical labs, private homes, and animal orphanages

Introduces the characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the prehistoric giant ape.

Examines the behavior, physical characteristics, and habitats of different species of apes and monkeys.

Depicts a wide array of primates, including the mouse lemur, orangutan, and human.

Describes the habitat, lifestyle, infancy, predators, relationship with humans, and future of this intelligent primate.

Through an examination of both the ape and the monkey, the difference between these two creatures, the manner in which they live in their own part of the world, and their connection to the human race is explored. Apes and Monkeys is a fascinating introduction to our nearest animal relatives. Young readers will enjoy meeting chattering chimps and curious colobus monkeys, as well as learning about the remarkable things apes and monkeys do. Species from...

Discusses the characteristics, habitats, and behavior of different kinds of monkeys and apes around the world.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of chimpanzees and lizards.