Bibliograph

Apes and monkeys, Barbara Taylor

Type

Label

Apes and monkeys, Barbara Taylor

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Apes and monkeys

Oclc number

180877355

Responsibility statement

Barbara Taylor

Series statement

Science kids

Summary

Through an examination of both the ape and the monkey, the difference between these two creatures, the manner in which they live in their own part of the world, and their connection to the human race is explored. This book is an introduction to our nearest animal relatives. Young readers will enjoy meeting chattering chimps and curious colobus monkeys, as well as learning about the remarkable things apes and monkeys do. Species from around the world are introduced by continent, and the differences between apes and monkeys are clearly explained

Table Of Contents

What is an ape? -- Apes in Africa -- Apes in Asia -- Moving around -- Finding food -- Clever apes -- Chatty chimps -- Baby apes -- What is a monkey? -- American monkeys -- African and Asian monkeys -- Spot the difference -- Moving and grooving -- Hungry monkeys -- Getting to know you -- Baby monkeys -- Apes and monkeys in danger -- Saving apes and monkeys -- Projects

Target audience

juvenile

Creator