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Apes are mammals that are very similar to people--just look at their faces! Gorillas, gibbons, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos are all apes. Readers learn key facts about these animals and see amazing photographs of them in their natural habitats, all while seamlessly practicing basic addition problems.
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Camilla is a very confident young Gorilla who always gets what she wants. She is clever, she is bright, and she is very sure of herself. But there is one thing that Camilla isn't… Camilla is not very caring. On this particular day in the thick and luscious jungles of the Congo, Camilla is on a mission to find her favourite flower. What she doesn't realise is that she is about to meet a few other animals on her journey, all with different personalities....
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What makes an animal astute that allows them to adapt to their environment? First of all, what does, astute even mean?
It's easy as ABC...all the way through the letter Z!
That's where assonance and alliteration come into play and make learning about animals in an entertaining way.
Assonance: the repetition of vowel sounds but not consonants in words (as "red hen") for poetic effect
Alliteration: the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning...
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Readers will go bananas for the vibrant photographs of baby chimps in the wild. A simple narrative and fast facts teach life science concepts, such as what young chimpanzees eat and how their mothers protect them from danger. From birth to the time these great apes grow up, this book offers a sneak peek into this endangered species. This is a great introduction to baby chimpanzees that can be extended with the Learn More section. The Words to Know...
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This fun book proves that monkeys, poetry, and learning can go together quite naturally. From howler monkeys to squirrel monkeys, readers will learn about the tropical rain forests that are filled with a variety of marvelous primates. Engaging poems and colorful images reinforce important life science lessons. Whether your readers love poetry or monkeys, this book will become a favorite.
87) Kia the Queen
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The purpose of this book is to help young readers realize they have value, they are important, and it is okay to believe in themselves. This book will give all young readers the hope they need to be great despite the adversity or obstacles they will face in life.
88) Jane Goodall
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A famous scientist who studied chimpanzees, Jane Goodall showed that these smart primates use tools. Her groundbreaking research inspires people to protect nature. Engaging photos and easy-to-read text take readers into her story. Key dates, quick stats, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian...
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Fear is a perfectly natural human emotion. However, when fear controls us, it stops us from living our best life and it limits the opportunities and experiences available to us.
Michael the Monkey is about teaching our children that it is natural to feel fearful at times. However, it is how we choose to manage or deal with those fears that will either hold us back or see us thrive.
In today's society it is critical that our children know they have...
91) Monkeys
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Rain forest trees are home to many monkey species. Spider monkeys and capuchins are small, adorable primates that swing from branch to branch and love to eat fruit. The howler monkey is the biggest and loudest monkey in the rain forest. This book introduces readers to many kinds of monkey they might find in the rain forest. Simple text includes fun facts and interesting monkey features. Readers will love the vibrant color photographs that bring these...
92) El babuino
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Did you know that baboons are some of the largest monkeys on Earth? Baboons ride on their mother's backs when they are babies. Find out these and more exciting facts in “I Am a Baboon”.
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Tarsiers are primates, just like monkeys, apes, and people. However, they look different. Their huge eyes don't move, the movement is in the head alone. The head of a tarsier moves almost all the way around! Readers will love the photographs of this odd-looking creature from Southeast Asia. They'll learn more, about why tarsiers are endangered and what is being done to help them.
94) Blue McTinkle
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Blue McTinkle is a timeless tale of friendship, fashion, fitting in and standing out. A long-faced blue baboon sets out on a jungle journey of self-discovery and finds that not everyone shares his funky fashion sense or keen eye for a quirky style. Confused and rejected, Blue heads home but what he discovers when he gets there is quite a shock...
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Who doesn't love the fun and noisy antics of monkeys at the zoo? They swing around their habitat, eat food just like we do, and often vocalize. Young readers will be just as mesmerized by seeing monkeys up close in this book. Written expressly for the pre-K reader, this book takes readers into the monkey habitat to see just how they live at the zoo. Readers learn information they'll be sure to share during their next trip to the zoo.
96) Baby Orangutans
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This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about baby orangutans, including information about their life in the trees.
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Ralph the Robot Monkey toils away in the big city but feels something is missing inside.He asks other animal robots if they feel the same but they cannot help him so Ralph goes on a journey of discovery and finds the jungle as well as the real animals that live within.Full Colour illustrated Children's book.
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When one thinks of the strongest animals on Earth, one might consider the gorilla or a grizzly bear. But leafcutter ants are actually some of the strongest when size is taken into consideration. In this book, imaginary match ups between super strong animals captivate and entertain readers as they learn fun facts about each kind of animal. Full-color images and a playful tone keep learning and thinking about the title question fun even as the content...
99) Chimp Rescue
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There are less than 300,000 chimpanzees left in the wild, but people from many organizations work tirelessly every day to protect and care for these amazing apes. Readers explore what life is like for both chimps and workers in sanctuaries created to provide a safe environment for chimps to live. As they learn what goes on in these sanctuaries, they also learn fascinating facts about chimps. Colorful photographs and helpful fact boxes engage readers...
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