| View Larger Image | Gorillas (World Life Library.) | Paperbackby Kelly J Stewart (Author)
| List Price: | $17.95 | | Price: | $14.00 | | You Save: | $3.95 (22%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Voyageur Press | | Page Count: | 72 Pages | | Publication Date: | November 28, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 670,737th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
The last of the apes "discovered" by Western science, the gorilla is our closest relative. "Gorillas" covers the characteristics (life history, group life, reproduction, mortality) and ecology of these creatures. Stewart also discusses the serious threats that gorillas face, and informs readers about what can be done to protect them. "Gorillas" is a must-have for nature enthusiasts, environmentalists, and animal lovers. This book is an excellent general introduction that's full of fascinating facts and fabulous four-color photographs. It presents scientific insights and information in a way that is both readable and highly enjoyable for a popular audience. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 3 reviews)
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Good pics by Donna J. Aldrich (Alton, NH USA)  4 Stars
August 19, 2006
For the price, this was a good deal. I wanted pictures of Gorillas to use as references for painting, and this book served the purpose.
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Makes you feel close to gorillas by Fifth Generation Texan (Winters, CA USA)  5 Stars
January 18, 2004
Beautiful, intimate, photographs of gorillas in the wild are accompanied by a text so vivid that you feel like you are right there with Stewart, watching wild gorillas as they lead their lives. You can almost smell them burb. The text is so accurate and up-to-date, that it is much more than a children's book. All ages will enjoy this book, although it is just right for reading to children.
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Super Introduction to Gorillas with Outstanding Photographs by Professor Donald Mitchell (Boston) 5 Stars
December 18, 2003
Gorillas is a superb introduction to the subject for those who want to know more about the natural history, behavior and conservation issues concerning gorillas. The book greatly benefits from an easy-to-understand and scientifically accurate text from Dr. Kelly Stewart, who is a well-known authority in the field, and as beautiful and stimulating a series of photographs as you can imagine. The book opens with a humorous play on the old joke about where the 800 pound gorilla sits. Dr. Stewart describes her actual experience with a charging 350 pound male gorilla, and how it all turned out well. Males usually threaten more than they harm. In this way, they are more like humans than chimpanzees are. Dr. Kelly gently dispels a lot of old beliefs about how dangerous gorillas are. In the process, she makes a fine case for why we should help secure their endangered environments and support thoughtful eco-tourism to help make that possible. Anyone who sees the generously provided photographs will want to participate in one of the jungle and mountain treks that are available in Africa. For those who want to learn more, there's a brief list of recommended books. As I finished reading this delightful book, I came away wondering why humans are so quick to attack and destroy anything or anyone who is different from them. Perhaps we can help save ourselves when we help save gorillas.
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