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Did you know that gorillas’ massive arms are strong enough to tear down trees and bend iron bars? How about that, even so, gorillas can be tender friends and gentle, loving parents? Or that gorillas are ticklish? Perfect for all animal lovers—and gorilla fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a gorilla expert!

Violet's camping out, but her friends don't want Arthur around. So Arthur decides to collect slimy things he knows Violet wouldn't like. But he doesn't count on slippery rocks and swooping bats, or hunger pangs. Then he smells hot dogs roasting over a warm fire.

Capuchins are cute and clever members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these pink-faced primates.

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the zoo. When a few monkeys suddenly go missing from their cage, Cam is sure she knows how the thief took them. Can she find the missing monkeys before they are lost forever?

It’s 1940, and Joseph has been packed off to stay with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no great fondness for children. To Joseph’s amazement, she owns the rundown city zoo where Joseph meets Adonis, a huge silverback gorilla. Adonis is ferociously strong and dangerous, but Joseph finds he has an affinity with the lonely beast. But when the bombs begin to fall, it is up to Joseph to guard Adonis’ cage should it be damaged by a blast. Will Joseph be ready to pull the trigger if it comes to it?

A murderer now leads the animals of the plains. The other animals believe he is the real Great Father, but the elephant Sky and baboon Thorn know the truth. While Sky leads her herd in a desperate search for Bravelands' rightful leader, Thorn is forced to flee his old troop to escape certain death. And the lion Fearless, once their friend, waits for his chance to strike down one tyrant, but may be led astray by another. The balance of Bravelands is about to shatter—unless predator, prey, and scavenger unite as one.

Among the baboons of Brightforest Troop, Thorn Middleleaf struggles with a terrible secret-proof of the unthinkable betrayal that has happened in their midst. Across the plains, a young lion named Fearless chafes under the rule of a tyrant, waiting for the right moment to reclaim his father's pride. And the elephant Sky is desperately searching for a sign that will guide her to the savannah's rightful leader. A quest for answers will unite them all—but will it be before the fragile balance of Bravelands is destroyed forever?

In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species - woolly monkeys. No one knows for sure how many woolly monkeys are left in the wild. But they play a key role in their ecosystem, and without them the rain forest is in trouble. Join scientists on their quest to solve the mysteries surrounding the lives of woolly monkeys before it's too late. Scan QR codes inside the book to see and hear the monkeys!

Grumpy Gus lost his shoes...And doesn't know how he'll go on a walk with his friend Louie Lou.They retrace their steps to find his shoes. Together, Gus and Lou discover a little patience and thinking will accomplish so much more.

It is midnight in Crackledawn—a midnight full of magic. Sea dragons stir in the depths of the ocean, silver whales surface beneath the moon and sand goblins line the shores. Everyone is waiting for the phoenix, the guardian of the kingdom’s magic, to rise up from the forests of Everdark. But there is no sign of the phoenix tonight. Something else surges up out of Everdark instead: a harpy bent on stealing Crackledawn’s magic.

Brimming with mystery and treasure, this action-packed tale sends a boy in need of luck and a girl in need of a friend on an adventure that will change their lives forever. Meet George, the third Lord of Devonshire and the unluckiest boy in London. Why is George so unlucky? First, he's an orphan. Second, unless he sells everything, he's about to lose his house.

Arthur decides to make Mother and Father special Christmas cookies as a present. But when the cookies are finally finished, they are hard as rocks! Can Arthur think of a way to turn this disaster into the best Christmas present ever?

Morley was definitely the most famous monkey. What other monkey had so many scientific papers written about him or her? What other monkey has appeared on so many TV shows? What other monkey has received so many awards? What other monkey has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award? Indeed, Morley was so famous that many human children said they wanted to be like him when they grew up. But how did Morley become so famous?

Captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a Tacoma, Washington, mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact.

Grumpy Gus is feeling overwhelmed...and tired from the holidays. He is too exhausted even to sleep on the night before Christmas. Hearing some commotion on his rooftop, Gus investigates to find Santa Claus has arrived. Listen on as Santa shares his wise insights about Christmas and the holiday season.

Here's an hilarious account of Arthur's attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister, Violet. Simple business concepts are ingeniously woven into the story. This marvelous book will capture the interest of eager learners and creative teachers.

Arthur and his sister, Violet, are selling all their old toys in a tag sale. Even Arthur's Honey Bear! But Arthur finds there's more than one way to say good-bye to an old friend.

For generations, the African plains have been ruled by a strict code: only kill to survive. But treachery lurks in the unlikeliest of places, and some animals will stop at nothing in their thirst for power. When an unthinkable act of betrayal threatens to shatter the long-standing peace, three young animals—a lion, an elephant, and a baboon—are thrust together in an epic battle for survival. The fragile balance between hunters, scavengers, predators, and prey now rests in the paws of these unlikely heroes, each with something to gain—and everything to lose.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, reproduction, and life cycle of the chimpanzee.

Can anyone have more than one heart? Red Face the monkey seems to, as he outwits his ungrateful friend, Jagged Jaws the crocodile and his wicked wife. A story about friendship and loyalty in the animal kingdom.