Jones, Elton
Summary: Gorillas are social animals that live in groups called troops. They re the largest primates on Earth, but these big creatures can be quite gentle. In this book, readers will learn about gorilla families and how they work together to find food and raise their young. This important elementary life-science subject is explained in rich detail, and full-color images add depth to the text. Fact boxes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 JONMarsico, Katie
Summary: Examines why gorillas are endangered, discussing their effect on the environment and exploring how people are trying to save them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 MARSirotich, Erica
Summary: This book tells about five unlikely animal friendships in sanctuaries and zoos, from around the world: Kenya's Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise; South Africa's Themba the elephant and Albert the sheep; California's Koko the gorilla and her kittens; Virginia's Kumbali the cheetah and Kago the dog; Ireland's Ben the dog and Duggie the wild dolphin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harpercollins Publishers 2020
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Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 REDNichols, Michael.
Summary: Join Nick Nichols as he takes you deep into the heart of the African jungle to explore the lives and behaviors of gorillas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 NICSwitzer, Merebeth.
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of gorillas and ants.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2000
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 591Gibbons, Gail
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, life cycle, and habitat of various kinds of gorillas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 GIBJaycox, Jaclyn
Summary: "Gorillas are the largest primates in the world! These gentle mammals roam through the jungle, living in big groups as they search for fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Climb through the trees to learn all about these strong, social primates"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 JAYSimon, Seymour.
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animals SimonGish, Melissa.
Summary: "A look at gorillas, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their large heads, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 GISGibbons, Gail.
Summary: Includes descriptions of the physical characteristics of these gorillas as well as information about how they live, including how they eat, raise their young, and adapt to their environment.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animals GibbonsRiggs, Kate.
Summary: "A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of gorillas, Earth's largest apes. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why gorillas do little but eat and sleep"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2012
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: JE 599.88 RIGBrewer, Stephen
Summary: Easy-to-read text and full-color photographs depict the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of gorillas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 BREBender, Lionel.
Contents: Big gorillas -- Homes -- Food -- Among the trees -- Living together -- Senses -- Defenses -- Skin and fur -- Family life -- Growing up -- Becoming adult -- In danger -- Gorilla care -- Quiz -- New words -- Index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chrysalis Education 2005
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.884 BENDuling, Kaitlyn
Summary: In the mountain forests of Africa lives one of the world's great apes! In this leveled reader, young readers will learn about how mountain gorillas have adapted to their homes. Vibrant photos and fact-filled text bring the gorillas' mountain homes to life. Special features teach young readers about the range, diet, and physical adaptations of these great apes!
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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Summary: Given their huge size and hulking movements, gorillas might seem frightening at first, but they are actually gentle and intelligent animals. Readers will find out how these gentle giants search for food, communicate with one another, and form complex social groups.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 FRAMatthews, Tom
Summary: Traces the adventurous life of the American woman who worked as a zoologist among the mountain gorillas of the Virunga area of central Africa.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FOSSalzmann, Mary Elizabeth
Summary: How many babies do gorillas have at a time? What do baby gorillas eat? How long do they stay with their mothers? What do they like to do? Kids will learn the answers to all these questions and more when they read Baby Gorillas. This book uses photographs and text to help develop and reinforce language and reading skills. A comprehensive quiz will make learning fun and effective.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Publishing Company 2015
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: JE 599.8 SALApplegate, Katherine
Summary: "The true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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2 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE APPCall number: 599.884 APP
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Applegate 2014Rusch, Elizabeth
Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLPhilip, Simon
Summary: Before a little girl has a chance to name the cat that arrives unexpectedly at her house, he disappears again only to be replaced by another "pet," Steve the gorilla.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PHIRodríguez, Patty
Summary: "Inspired by one of the oldest traditional games of chance, this book will introduce your little one to their first English and Spanish words"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Libros 2014
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: JE ROD Board BookBrown, Monica
Summary: A powerful and accesible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens." Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROLevy, Janice.
Summary: Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman 2007