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In this book for middle grade readers, photographer Richard Sobol travels to the rainforests of Uganda's national parks to observe and document African mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The book presents the characteristics and behavior of these endangered animals while exploring the reasons they are threatened with extinction and the conservation efforts being made to protect them. Through text and photographs, Sobol provides readers with a close-up look at gorillas in the wild, including scenes of them eating their morning meal of leaves.
Quick Summary
Get up close with gentle giants in the misty mountains of Uganda, where a real photographer captures mountain gorillas munching on leaves during their breakfast routine. Kids will love peering into the gorillas' world through stunning, up-close photographs that show these amazing animals grooming each other, playing, and going about their morning just feet away from the camera lens. If your kid loves wildlife documentaries or books like "The One and Only Ivan," they'll be hooked on this behind-the-scenes look at real gorillas in their natural habitat. With a 7.0 AR level and short 4,750-word count, this book is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who love animals and want to see wildlife like never before.