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21) Chimpanzees
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces chimpanzees to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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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.
23) Proboscis Monkey
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Although proboscis monkeys are known for their extremely large noses, they also have webbed feet and hands that make them skilled swimmers. They are known to jump from the trees where they spend most of their time into nearby rivers, often landing in a belly flop! Discover the reasons for their strange behavior in this title for young students.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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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Monkeys are fascinating creatures in the sense that they have several familiar characteristics. The theory of evolution even states that we evolved from them. Learning about monkeys will help a child better understand Darwin's theory, and decide whether he/she would believe in it or not. Colorful and well-formatted, this educational book is definitely a must-have!
26) Hungry Monkey
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English
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Illustrated children's book about an adorable little monkey named Stanley who won't stop eating until he demolishes the jungle and all the other monkey homes. He learns to share as the other monkeys learn to forgive.
28) Kia the Queen
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English
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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.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Aye-ayes belong to the animal group known as primates, which includes not only humans, but, apes and monkeys. Aye-ayes lack the majesty of a gorilla or the cuteness of a monkey. Aye-ayes are so strange looking they were originally classified as rodents. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about these odd animals, who have big eyes, enormous ears, and elongated fingers, and who use echolocation to find food. Accessible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gorillas are brilliant, familial creatures that exhibit complex emotions, intellect, and abilities, much like humans. Then why are gorillas at risk? Readers learn about the daily lives of gorillas in the wild, what is threatening their very survival, and what is being done to save them.
31) Gorillas
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English
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Learn all about gorillas in this fun and informational text. Like all books in the My Favorite Animal Series, Gorillas offers engaging facts and checks the reader's knowledge and comprehension throughout the book.
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English
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'Banna and Bree Blown to Borneo,' is a story set in a rainforest reserve in Borneo. Banna and Bree, two young baboons from the Okavango Delta in Botswana, visit this paradise and witness firsthand how palm oil plantation owners dangerously encroach on the last remnants of primary rainforest areas, putting the lives of endangered animals at risk. When a fire in the rainforest threatens a lost orang-utan baby, the animals of the forest unite, implement...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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.
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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.
35) El babuino
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
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”.
36) 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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Most children in the world like to play and have fun. Many children have pets that they like to play with, usually a dog, a cat, a hamster, or a guinea pig.
Some lucky children even have a horse or a pony to play with.
But what if you were a nine-year-old boy or an eight-year-old girl, and you had a big, male silverback gorilla to play with? What would you do? Where would you go?
Well, this dream becomes a reality for Andrew Tyler and his sister...
39) Meet Maddie
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English
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In this introduction to Maddie, we meet a young female monkey who has a specific fashion sense. Inspired by illustrated characters also famous for their spirit and spunk, Maddie the monkey combines one part Eloise with one part Olivia and one part Pippi, all modernized for the style of today's youth. She's not afraid to mix and match, loves making things more fanciful (and words bigger), and has very specific opinions that reflect her always growing...
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Don't let the game of "monkey see, monkey do" be your child's sole association to monkeys. Learning is much more complete when done with the use of this fun but highly educational book. Here, your child will experience being with monkeys (though only through the imagination). The pictures will tell a good story, which will only be supported by the texts. Grab a copy now!
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