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The Gorilla Book: Born to be Wild

Series: Wild Planet
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The Gorilla Book: Born to be Wild by Dr Carla Litchfield is a delightful children’s book that offers an engaging look into the world of gorillas. Through captivating facts and vivid illustrations, it introduces young readers to the lives and habitats of these magnificent animals, highlighting their behaviours and the challenges they face in the wild. This educational journey not only informs but also instils a sense of wonder and appreciation for gorillas and their conservation.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this engaging children's book if you're curious about the fascinating world of gorillas and their natural behaviours. It's filled with vibrant pictures and interesting facts, making it perfect for young readers who love to explore wildlife and nature.

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The gorillas in this book are so cute, you'll want to dress them up and take them home. But don't be fooled - gorillas are the most emotionally fragile of the great apes. They have strong family bonds, grieve for their dead, and rarely survive if separated from their families. The Gorilla Book: Born to be Wild is the story of gorillas. Ages 7+.

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The gorillas in this book are so cute, you'll want to dress them up and take them home. But don't be fooled—gorillas are the most emotionally fragile of the great apes. They have strong family bonds, grieve for their dead, and rarely survive if separated from their families.

The Gorilla Book: Born to be Wild is the story of gorillas—from those that use walking sticks to test the depth of rivers, to those that make their own 'bridges' to cross swampy ground.

Series: Wild Planet

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Providing engaging and factual content, The Gorilla Book: Born to be Wild effectively helps children learn about the world and supports them in understanding conservation efforts. It is recommended for young readers in early primary school and older.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742030883

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Dog Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 154g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Dr Carla Litchfield is a scientist at Adelaide Zoo, who has studied Great Apes in the field in Africa and in captivity in Australia. She is also a lecturer at the University of South Australia, and in 2000 was awarded the ‘Unsung Hero of Australian Science’ by The Australian Science Communicators.

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