Alamosa Public Library

"This biography for children will trace Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. What do we know today about these animals in terms of language, speech, tool use, and...

Examines the physiology, feeding and reproductive habits, and social behavior of each group of primates.

"Peculiar Primates is an adorable picture book with a scientific-and child-friendly-underpinning. With examples of different primates for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind their behaviors, this bizarre book captures the wonder of our ecosystem"--

Describes the various species of primates and their care in the zoo, discussing their social behavior, communication, diet, and breeding in captivity.

Describes the life cycle of the mountain gorilla.

We are part of an extraordinary family. Get ready to meet your closest animal cousins, the primates.

"What if you wished you were a gorilla and then you became one? Could you eat like a gorilla? Sleep like a gorilla? Live in a gorilla family? And would you want to? Find out!"--Back cover.

Learning to swing from the rafters, eating peanut-butter sandwiches with her feet... Evangeline Mudd has had an unusual childhood. Her primatologist parents have taken their child-rearing cues from the golden-haired ape, whose resourceful and fun-loving lifestyle they deeply admire. But life takes a drastic turn when Evangeline's parents are called away from their cozy New England bungalow on a research trip to the Ikkinasti Jungle. When they mysteriously...