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1) Ishmael
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Series
Language
English
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Description
One of the most beloved and bestselling novels of spiritual adventure ever published, Ishmael has earned a passionate following. This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition features a new foreword and afterword by the author.
“A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny.”—The New...
“A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny.”—The New...
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Series
Magic tree house ; 26
Language
English
Description
The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to an African rainforest, where the siblings encounter gorillas and learn to communicate with them.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Bob, a mutt of uncertain heritage, sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family. -- adapted from back cover" --
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Our love of gorillas has long been reflected in literature and films-Tarzan, King Kong, The Jungle Book, Gorillas in the Mist-and their popularity continues to grow. Gorillas are among the most recognizable of the large charismatic mammals, but climate change and poaching has brought them to the brink of extinction. Greg Cummings was the executive director of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for seventeen years. He shares his fascinating experiences...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of 'The One and Only Bob.' Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob"--Publisher.
9) Gorillas
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Given their huge size and hulking movements, gorillas might seem frightening at first, but they are actually gentle and intelligent animals. Readers will find out how these gentle giants search for food, communicate with one another, and form complex social groups.
12) Tarzan
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A human baby is abandoned in the African jungle and is adopted by a clan of apes. Packed with new, fun-filled bonus features, games, and award-winning songs.
13) Congo
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
On an expedition to return Amy, his talking gorilla, to her home in the Congo, Professor Peter Elliot is joined by others who hope to find a legendary diamond mine guarded by mutant gorillas.
14) Go-go gorillas
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Summoned to the Great Gorilla Villa by King Big Daddy to meet the newest member of their family, ten gorillas arrive on time using various forms of transportation, including hot-air balloon, taxicab, and pogo stick.
15) Gorillas
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of a troop of gorillas spending the day in the rain forest"--
16) Mighty Joe Young
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Video
Pub. Date
[1999?]
Language
English
Description
A fifteen-foot-tall Central African gorilla is brought to America to save him from poachers. But his notoriety makes him a target for an enemy from his past.
19) Gorillas
Author
Series
Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Covers the literature and folklore of gorillas, as well as giving scientific information such as their habitat, distribution and social organisation"--Amazon.com.
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