Ape
With compelling illustrations and a conservationist slant, this look at four rare great apes — and one very familiar one — is a book to go ape over.Swing with a hairy orangutan and her baby as they lunge for a smelly, spiky durian fruit. Roam and play with a gang of chimps, then poke out some...
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With compelling illustrations and a conservationist slant, this look at four rare great apes — and one very familiar one — is a book to go ape over.Swing with a hairy orangutan and her baby as they lunge for a smelly, spiky durian fruit. Roam and play with a gang of chimps, then poke out some tasty termites with a blade of grass. Chatter and feast on figs with a bonobo, or chomp on bamboo with a gorilla as he readies for sleep. What could be better than spending time with these rare and wonderful creatures — after all, the fifth great ape on this planet is you!
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780763634711 (0763634719)
Publish date: November 13th 2007
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Pages no: 48
Edition language: English
Ape provides a simple overview of the five great apes. First, the four rarest - Orangutans, Chimps, Bonobos, and Gorillas. Then, the slightly more abundant (har har) great ape - humans! Brief, engaging text combined with gorgeous, intimate, photo-realistic illustrations. Recommended as a good int...
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