Gorillas

Classic movies show giant gorillas scaling tall buildings and swatting planes from the sky, but actual gorillas are gentle social animals that live together in family groups like humans. In fact, gorillas are one of the closest genetic matches to people. And just like humans, gorillas can shriek, chuckle, hiccup, and even burp Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon brings you a full-color photographic introduction to these fascinating animals. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.

This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 12/30/2008
ISBN: 9780060891015
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.80h x 9.80w x 0.20d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 443 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 48052 / Gorillas
Reading Level: 6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5