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2) Ishmael
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Ishmael trilogy volume 1
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A novel on Ishmael, a gorilla-philosopher. He advertises for a pupil interested in saving the world and Julie Gerchak, 12, answers. The lessons center on the educational system, which according to Ishmael is not really doing its job.
3) Gorillas
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"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...
4) Gorillas
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.
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One of the most important books ever written about our connection to the natural world, GORILLAS IN THE MIST is the riveting account of Dian Fossey's thirteen years in a remote African rain forest with the greatest of the great apes. Fossey's extraordinary efforts to ensure the future of the rain forest and its remaining mountain gorillas are captured in her own words and in candid photographs of this fascinating endangered species. As only she could,...
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"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. In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly...
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One and only Ivan stories volume 2
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English
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OBD Books Make Good Friends (March - May 2024) - YOUTH
Summer Reading Challenge 2023 (Middle Grades)
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Summer Reading Challenge 2023 (Middle Grades)
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A scrappy dog named Bob and his best friends, Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant, undertake a dangerous journey to seek Bob's long-lost sister, but a storm is approaching and time is running out.
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...
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 26
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English
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The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to an African rainforest, where the siblings encounter gorillas and learn to communicate with them.
11) Gorillas
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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of the gorilla.
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Humans have always regarded gorillas with conflicting emotions. As evidenced by the intense controversy sparked by the killing of Harambe at the Cincinnati Zoo, the treatment of gorillas is intertwined with how humans perceive them. This book sheds light on the truth about mountain gorillas and the consequences that could result from their extinction. Offering readers an unbiased look at the animal, the text covers the challenges that gorillas face...
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Mountain gorillas are one of the most endangered species in the world. Now they are facing a new threat, from the very tourism that is helping to protect them--exposure to human disease. This is the story of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project and its work to provide medical care to the gorillas.
14) Gorillas
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"Find out why gorillas are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction"--
Examines why gorillas are endangered, discussing their effect on the environment and exploring how people are trying to save them.
15) Gorillas
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Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, wher it lives, how it survives, and much more.
16) No fits, Nilson!
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Amelia must continually remind her gorilla friend, Nilson, not to have fits, especially when they are running errands with her mother, but sometimes Amelia stomps and growls, too.
19) Gorillas
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to gorillas, covering their growth process, behaviors, the forests they call home, and such defining physical features as their strong jaws"--
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