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82) Orangutans
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Learn all about orangutans in this fun and informational text. Like all books in the My Favorite Animal Series, Orangutans offers engaging facts and checks the reader's knowledge and comprehension throughout the book.
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Chukcha the Mountain Monkey, a true story, reflects an adventurous bond of a very young, wild monkey with people found in the mountainous area of beautiful Ethiopia in Africa.
Since author's childhood, a love for pets was a part of her day to day life of her multihome pets' background with their responsibilities, care, and admiration. The only pet seemed to be missing from her array of "pet collection" turned out to be a monkey that she happened...
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After their mama reads to them, it's bedtime for the Five Little Monkeys. But they can't resist reading just one more book... or three! Soon Mama is so tired of trying to get her monkeys to quiet down and go to sleep, she picks up their books and takes them with her. At last, the monkeys are ready to settle down... until they hear strange sounds from down the hall. Could it be that Mama likes to read in bed too?
This playful addition to the bestselling...
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A fun way for little ones to learn new words-from "penguins" to "pufferfish"!
This delightful book takes young readers on a visit to the aquarium with Curious George and builds their vocabulary by introducing new words. While they learn the names of various sea creatures and other sites around the aquarium, they'll also enjoy an adventurous trip, along with everyone's favorite monkey.
87) Baboons
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Nothing says "bonding" like picking bloodsucking pests from your neighbor's fur. Baboons of the same troop develop strong relationships this way, often beginning and ending each day with a grooming session that can last hours. Learn what baboons are up to the rest of the day in this introductory title.
88) Blue McTinkle
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Blue McTinkle is a timeless tale of friendship, fashion, fitting in and standing out. A long-faced blue baboon sets out on a jungle journey of self-discovery and finds that not everyone shares his funky fashion sense or keen eye for a quirky style. Confused and rejected, Blue heads home but what he discovers when he gets there is quite a shock...
89) El babuino
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Did you know that baboons are some of the largest monkeys on Earth? Baboons ride on their mother's backs when they are babies. Find out these and more exciting facts in “I Am a Baboon”.
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Tarsiers are primates, just like monkeys, apes, and people. However, they look different. Their huge eyes don't move, the movement is in the head alone. The head of a tarsier moves almost all the way around! Readers will love the photographs of this odd-looking creature from Southeast Asia. They'll learn more, about why tarsiers are endangered and what is being done to help them.
91) Jorge el Curioso
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A Spanish translation of the original Curious George story. Curious George, a favorite of millions of children all over the world, became Jorge el curioso when translated into Spanish more than fifteen years ago. Curious George, el personaje favorito de millones de niños de todo el mundo, tomó el nombre de Jorge el curioso hace más de quince años, cuando sus cuentos se empezaron a traducir al español.
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Most children in the world like to play and have fun. Many children have pets that they like to play with, usually a dog, a cat, a hamster, or a guinea pig.
Some lucky children even have a horse or a pony to play with.
But what if you were a nine-year-old boy or an eight-year-old girl, and you had a big, male silverback gorilla to play with? What would you do? Where would you go?
Well, this dream becomes a reality for Andrew Tyler and his sister...
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'Banna and Bree Blown to Borneo,' is a story set in a rainforest reserve in Borneo. Banna and Bree, two young baboons from the Okavango Delta in Botswana, visit this paradise and witness firsthand how palm oil plantation owners dangerously encroach on the last remnants of primary rainforest areas, putting the lives of endangered animals at risk. When a fire in the rainforest threatens a lost orang-utan baby, the animals of the forest unite, implement...
94) Gorillas
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Learn all about gorillas in this fun and informational text. Like all books in the My Favorite Animal Series, Gorillas offers engaging facts and checks the reader's knowledge and comprehension throughout the book.
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The best-selling Five Little Monkeys are getting into trouble yet again - this time while back-to-school shopping in the latest board book addition to the enormously popular series with more than 8 million books sold.
The day before school starts, Mama takes her five little monkeys shopping for new clothes. "Stay right here," she says, "and don't go wandering off!" But one little monkey has to go to the bathroom... and two little monkeys get thirsty....Then...
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Are you having a Grumpy, Bumpy, Gurgly, Whirly, Bad Gorilla Day?
Have no fear! Grumps gorilla will show you how he conquers a bad gorilla day like a champ, not a chimp.
So take a walk on the wild side, learn some new tricks and tips that are sure to turn even your whirliest of days into a Great Gorilla Day!
'A Bad Gorilla Day, But, A Great Gorilla Life.'
97) Monkeys
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Rain forest trees are home to many monkey species. Spider monkeys and capuchins are small, adorable primates that swing from branch to branch and love to eat fruit. The howler monkey is the biggest and loudest monkey in the rain forest. This book introduces readers to many kinds of monkey they might find in the rain forest. Simple text includes fun facts and interesting monkey features. Readers will love the vibrant color photographs that bring these...
98) Proboscis Monkey
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Although proboscis monkeys are known for their extremely large noses, they also have webbed feet and hands that make them skilled swimmers. They are known to jump from the trees where they spend most of their time into nearby rivers, often landing in a belly flop! Discover the reasons for their strange behavior in this title for young students.
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Monkeys are fascinating creatures in the sense that they have several familiar characteristics. The theory of evolution even states that we evolved from them. Learning about monkeys will help a child better understand Darwin's theory, and decide whether he/she would believe in it or not. Colorful and well-formatted, this educational book is definitely a must-have!
100) Mandrill
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The flash of color in an African rain forest might not be what you expect. Mandrills have bright faces with long, red noses and blue and cheeks (not to mention the colorful cheeks on their rears). Whether they are tiny babies clinging to the mothers or adult monkeys yawning at threats, mandrills are awesome! Learn all about the largest member of the monkey family. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents In this series, readers will learn about...
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