Great Apes: Protecting Our Animal Cousins (Orca Wild, 15)

Great Apes: Protecting Our Animal Cousins (Orca Wild, 15)

Let's meet the great ape family! Get to know our charismatic chimpanzee cousins, the peaceful bonobos, three types of high-flying orangutans and those gentle giants of the jungle, the gorillas. Discover where and how they live, their biology, what they eat and what they share in common with humans―beyond their opposable thumbs. These giant mammals are our closest relatives in the animal world, known for their intelligence, complex social structures and communication skills. But great apes everywhere are in trouble. Their habitat is being destroyed by deforestation and the effects of climate change. Their population is dropping, and fast. In Great Apes , find out what conservationists, scientists and young people all over the world are doing to protect them. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. “Appealing full-face close-ups mingle with views of cozy family groups or offspring with nurturing parents. A justly earnest call for concern.” ― Kirkus Reviews “The presentation is made kid-friendly with a light tone and style in easy-to-read language... Great Apes: Protecting Our Animal Cousins will give readers a wealth of information to consider possible [conservation] actions. Highly recommended.” ― CM: Canadian Review of Materials “Informative and attractively designed…This appealing and well-researched Orca Wild series title will be appreciated by readers who want to know more about these amazing primates and how to help save them.” ― Booklist “Engaging and informative…The authors’ enthusiasm for their subjects comes through clearly. First-rate animal nonfiction for middle school readers.” ― School Library Journal (SLJ) “Is sure to attract attention from those kids who have a special place in their hearts for these wild and winning animals, who are in need of our protection...expresses hope for making the future better for all species, and offers ways for everyone to get involved in making a difference.” ― Sal's Fiction Addiction “A fascinating nonfiction reference book [written] in an engaging style, perfectly targeted to reach a middle-school audience…A highly recommended choice as a classroom nonfiction read-aloud.” ― BC Books for Schools Time to meet the family! Meet the family! Did you know that apes are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom? Get to know our cousins―charismatic chimpanzees, peaceful bonobos, high-flying orangutans and gentle gorillas. Discover where and how they live, what they have in common with humans―beyond their opposable thumbs―and what we can do to protect them from deforestation and the effects of the climate crisis. Christopher Gudgeon is the bestselling author of more than twenty books, from critically acclaimed poetry, short stories and a novel, to celebrated biographies (Stan Rogers, Milton Acorn) and a range of popular histories. He has been nominated for three ReLit Awards, a Leacock Medal and a Gerald Lampert Memorial Award and has received a Gemini Award as the creator/producer/writer of a hit TV series. He has contributed to dozens of magazines and periodicals. He lives in Toronto.