Monkeys (Our Wild World)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559718498 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She has been a children's book editor for thirty years, having worked at Dell Publishing, Random House, Avon Books, and Bantam Books, where she was Editorial Director. She has traveled extensively to observe and photograph wildlife in their natural habitats. A native Texan, she lives in Fort Worth with her husband. She brings to her writing 15 years of experience as a teacher, writer, and photographer in the education department
Detailed information on habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycles is included, highlighted by full-color photos and Fun Facts throughout. Our well-respected and long-running Our Wild World series takes on primates! In these four new titles, kids will learn what makes each of these unique animals so special. Each begins with a brief section on what makes a primate a primate, including taking a close look at their opposable thumbs and toes. Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Monkeys, and Orangutans each provides an exciting opportunity to understand the fascinating lives of these primates. For research or enjoyment, young readers will turn to these kid-friendly books again and again.
She has been a children's book editor for thirty years, having worked at Dell Publishing, Random House, Avon Books, and Bantam Books, where she was Editorial Director. Judy Gitenstein is the editor of Monkeys. She has traveled extensively to observe and photograph wildlife in their natural habitats. About the Author Deborah Dennard is the author of numerous nonfiction books for young readers, among them Coyote at Pinon Place for Smithsonian's Backyard series; How Wise is an Owl, named a best children's science book by the American Association for the Advancement of Science; and a series of interactive CDs about a character named Daring Deborah. For the past ten years she has been a freelance editor and writer. A native Texan, she lives in Fort Worth with her husband. . She
James Guilford said monkey facts. I enjoy this animal series and this book is particular. There are lots of clear color pictures of many types of monkeys and maps to show where they are from. It describes eating, sleeping, and living behavior and talks about habitat loss. There is a glossary and an index. This series i. "A gorgeously illustrated and educational picture book" according to Midwest Book Review. Part of the "Our Wild World" series, Monkeys by Deborah Dennard is a gorgeously illustrated and educational picture book filled with amazing facts about primates, their habitat, behavior, life cycles, and relationship to humans. Straightforwardly written and illustrated with superb col