Amazing Gorillas!
By (Author) Sarah L Thomson
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
17th July 2006
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage: General interest
Educational: First / native language: Readers and reading schemes
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats
599.884
Paperback
32
Width 159mm, Height 228mm, Spine 2mm
62g
Amazing Gorillas! is the third paperback title in this exciting series of nonfiction I Can Read Books that features kids' favorite animals and spectacular photographsfrom the Wildlife Conservation Society, one of the world's oldest and most respected wildlife conservation organizations.The series explores theamazinganimals that share our world and how we can help them survive.
The exceptional writing and design of the I Can Read Bookspaired with WCS's global research and conservation efforts, educational programs, and stunning photographsmake this a standout series for children, caretakers, and teachers! This is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
"Dramatic, high-quality photographs and a concise and thoughtful text . . . on a topic that fascinates many children." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Very effective in illustrating points made in the text, the color photographs offer close-up shots of gorillas." -- ALA Booklist
TIGERS: "This clearly written resource introduces tigers in the wild." -- ALA Booklist
Sarah L. Thomson is the author of Stars and Stripes: The Story of the American Flag, a Nebraska Golden Sower Award finalist; all the Wildlife Conservation Society I Can Read Books, including Amazing Tigers!, winner of an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award; and What Lincoln Said, written with "admirable simplicity" (ALA Booklist). Sarah lives in Portland, Maine.