Breakfast in the Rainforest: A Visit with Mountain Gorillas

"First in a planned Traveling Photographer series, this will delight armchair explorers and animal lovers." -- Kirkus Reviews

A Smithsonian Notable Book for Children

Powerful but shy, the African mountain gorilla struggles for survival in the rainforests of Uganda's national parks. Through extraordinary images and a compelling text, wildlife photographer Richard Sobol leads us on an arduous journey to the gorillas' hidden habitats and offers a hushed, close-up look at the gentle giants as they nibble on leaves for their morning meal. Striking photographs of the little-seen ritual remind readers of the wonders of this dwindling species, while a first-person narrative describes the photographer's journey -- and tells of efforts being made to preserve these magnificent creatures.
Back matter includes mountain gorilla facts, online resources, a glossary, and an afterword by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 08/24/2010
ISBN: 9780763651343
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.04h x 9.88w x 0.21d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 126124 / Breakfast in the Rainforest: A Visit with Mountain Gorillas
Reading Level: 7 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1