Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of monkeys.
Describes in simple terms the physical charateristics of monkeys and apes.
Describes the day-to-day lives of chimpanzees in the wild, looks at how they find food, communicate, and raise their young, and offers a glimpse at their complex society.
Conservation in the 21st Century
by T. S Stoinski, Horst D Steklis, and P. T Mehlman
From an early age, humans know a surprising amount about basic physical principles, such as gravity, force, mass, and shape. We can see this in the way that young children play, and manipulate objects around them. The same behaviour has long been observed in primates - chimpanzees have been shown to possess a remarkable ability to make and use simple tools. But what does this tell us about their inner mental state - do they therefore share the same understanding to that of a young child? Do...
Jane Goodall and Her Chimpanzees (Social Studies: Emergent Readers)
by Betsey Chessen and Pamela Chanko
For years Jeanne Altmann has set methodological standards for primate field-workers. In Baboon Mothers and Infants she applies her uniquely sophisticated techniques to the mother-infant relationship, its demography and ecology within the natural setting.
Intelligence of Apes and Other Rational Beings
by Professor Duane M Rumbaugh and David A Washburn
Amazing Animals: Spider Monkeys: Place Value (Mathematics Readers)
by Logan Avery
Swing into place value as you learn about the fascinating spider monkey! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth proble...
Sexual Selection and Reproductive Competition in Primates (Special Topics in Primatology, #3)
"Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered apes, and what people can do to help"--Provided by publisher.
Lemurs of Madagascar: Diurnal and Cathemeral Lemurs (Conservation International Tropical Pocket Guide)
This laminated pocket guide with illustrations to identify 116 species and individual maps for locating them is the tool to have on hand. In addition, you can use the checklist to note the location and date of the species you find. And it truly fits in your pocket!
Orangutan (Welcome Books: Animals of the World )
by Edana Eckart
"A look at moose, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their imposing antlers, behaviors, relationships with humans, and secure status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.
The Bonobos: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects)
by Takeshi Furuichi