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1) Ishmael
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Series
Language
English
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Description
One of the most beloved and bestselling novels of spiritual adventure ever published, Ishmael has earned a passionate following. This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition features a new foreword and afterword by the author.
“A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny.”—The New...
“A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny.”—The New...
2) Gorillas
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Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.
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Language
English
Description
"Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of 'The One and Only Bob.' Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob"--Publisher.
4) Gorillas
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
"Gorillas are smart, strong, and shy animals that live all over the rainforests in Africa. They live together in families called social groups in order to protect and support each other, but even so, they face ever-growing dangers every day from predators and humans. To find the best ways to help, we also need to learn how they live and adapt to their environment. In this easy introduction, young readers can discover information about how these primates...
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Series
Magic tree house ; 26
Language
English
Description
The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to an African rainforest, where the siblings encounter gorillas and learn to communicate with them.
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Bob, a mutt of uncertain heritage, sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family. -- adapted from back cover" --
12) Julius
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper & Row
Pub. Date
[1959]
Language
English
Description
Julius, an African gorilla, finds a home in an American circus. One day he inadvertently frightens away his audience, and goes in search of them.
14) Gorillas
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces gorillas to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
15) Gorillas
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes gorillas including their different types, their habitat, food, how they communicate, their babies, and the dangers facing them.
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Our love of gorillas has long been reflected in literature and films-Tarzan, King Kong, The Jungle Book, Gorillas in the Mist-and their popularity continues to grow. Gorillas are among the most recognizable of the large charismatic mammals, but climate change and poaching has brought them to the brink of extinction. Greg Cummings was the executive director of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for seventeen years. He shares his fascinating experiences...
19) Gorilla walk
Author
Publisher
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Describes an expedition into the field in southern Uganda to observe mountain gorillas in their native habitat.
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Series
Scooby-Doo mysteries ; 20
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Professor Pumpernickel has recreated an ancient civilization on a beautiful jungle nature preserve. A mysterious white gorilla starts terrorizing all the visitors - is the ghostly gorilla real?
