The Gorilla Book : Born to be Wild

Wild Planet Series

By: Carla Litchfield

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Paperback | 1 May 2009 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
32 Pages

Age
5 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
25.5 x 23.5 x 1.5

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$16.99

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The great apes are our closest living animal relatives. Gorillas are the largest member of this group, and the world’s biggest primate. While they are often portrayed as aggressive and dangerous, gorillas are actually shy, peaceful, and remarkably intelligent vegetarians.

The story of gorillas—from those that use walking sticks to test the depths of waters, to those that make their own ‘bridges’ to cross swampy ground
Amazing, exclusive photography from scientists working in the field
Topical conservation themes
Children and adults will be fascinated by these extraordinary endangered creatures, who are ‘like us’ in so many ways
Sidebars, maps and fact-boxes ensure that readers of all levels can engage with the text

About the Author

Dr Carla Litchfield is a scientist at Adelaide Zoo, who has studied Great Apes in both Africa and Australia. She is a lecturer at the University of South Australia, and in 2000 was awarded the ‘Unsung Hero of Australian Science’ by The Australian Science Communicators. She is the author of The Chimpanzee Book: Apes Like Us.

Industry Reviews

Providing accessible, interesting, factual information, such as is included in The Gorilla Book and other titles in the series, will not only help children to understand their world, but also to understand how they can help keep it diverse and viable. Recommended for early primary and beyond. -- Claire Saxby * Aussie Reviews *

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