Breakfast in the Rainforest: A Visit with Mountain Gorillas Contributor(s): Sobol, Richard (Author), Sobol, Richard (Photographer), DiCaprio, Leonardo (Afterword by) |
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ISBN: 0763651346 ISBN-13: 9780763651343 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, Etc. - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Endangered - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
Dewey: 599.884 |
Lexile Measure: 1180 |
Series: Traveling Photographer |
Physical Information: 0.21" H x 9.88" W x 9.04" (0.46 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - East Africa - Topical - Ecology |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 126124 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |