"For Mireya Mayor, even as a young child whose house was filed with cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, a chicken, and a snapping turtle, nothing was quite wild enough. Older, she traded her pom-poms as a cheerleader for the National Football League for the swamps of the South American jungle. The first woman wildlife TV reporter for National Geographic, she traveled the world, but things still weren't quite wild enough. It was only when Mireya went to Madagascar...

"This book introduces readers to the largest of the great apes: the gorilla. Readers learn about the life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of gorillas. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index."--Publisher's description.

"The Monkeys title familiarizes young readers with the monkeys they can find at their local zoo. It includes colorful double-page photos with easy-to-read sentences about features, food, babies and more to make learning a fun experience. Monkey facts and a quick quiz provide additional learning comprehension activities for young readers" --

This title introduces readers to gorillas, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics and threats to the species.

"Simple text and full-color photographs present a mystery zoo animal, one feature at a time, until its identity is revealed"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early readers will enjoy being introduced to monkeys! Using engaging and colorful photographs, simple text to build confidence, and exciting sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about wild and playful monkeys while practicing their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension."--

Her uncle helps Umma Ungka stay cool with an unusual umbrella from his Umbrella Hut.

"Gorillas are the largest primates in the world! These gentle mammals roam through the jungle, living in big groups as they search for fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Climb through the trees to learn all about these strong, social primates"--

"Monkeys and apes are the stars of this show in this engaging and accessible joke book. Readers are sure to find new favorite jokes to share with family and friends as they practice their punchlines with the help of some primates. In addition to learning new jokes, they also learn important information about monkeys and apes, connecting comedy with common curriculum topics related to beginner biology. Vibrant photographs of these animals are also...

"Jane Goodall spent her childhood drawing animals and dreaming of visiting Africa to observe these animals up close. Learn what discoveries she made after her dream came true, along with the impact of her research"--Provided by publisher.