Synopsis
Discusses what gorillas are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to ...
Naomi Butler - Children's Literature
Green discusses what gorillas are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. It is a MyReportLinks.com book with Internet links to sites related to gorillas. This series presents the information needed to learn about a report subject. There are Gorilla facts and chapters entitled, "A Peaceful Life in the Jungle," "Threats to the Gorilla's Survival," "Save the Gorilla!" and "A Cloudy Future." It is a well-organized book with suggested print materials that is divided into sections that parallel the chapters. There's a "Further Reading" section and an index. It contains Web site illustrations, photos, drawing, maps and it has a magnificent cover. The author is described as having an abiding commitment to young readers. It is a book that will make the cross from book to technology and does it well. It may also stimulate the reluctant reader to pick it up. The size is right. It is one of the best futuristic formats that I have encountered. It is part of the "Endangered and Threatened Animals" series which examines the characteristics and habitat of species at risk of extinction. 2004, Enslow Publishers, Ages 8 to 12.
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Children's Literature
Green discusses what gorillas are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. It is a MyReportLinks.com book with Internet links to sites related to gorillas. This series presents the information needed to learn about a report subject. There are Gorilla facts and chapters entitled, "A Peaceful Life in the Jungle," "Threats to the Gorilla's Survival," "Save the Gorilla!" and "A Cloudy Future." It is a well-organized book with suggested print materials that is divided into sections that parallel the chapters. There's a "Further Reading" section and an index. It contains Web site illustrations, photos, drawing, maps and it has a magnificent cover. The author is described as having an abiding commitment to young readers. It is a book that will make the cross from book to technology and does it well. It may also stimulate the reluctant reader to pick it up. The size is right. It is one of the best futuristic formats that I have encountered. It is part of the "Endangered and Threatened Animals" series which examines the characteristics and habitat of species at risk of extinction. 2004, Enslow Publishers, Ages 8 to 12.—Naomi Butler