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This book explains how chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, and howler monkeys share and receive information to survive in the wild and also discusses human-primate communication.
Quick Summary
Discover how chimpanzees talk with sign language, orangutans build intricate tools, and gorillas express emotions in this eye-opening exploration of primate communication that shows animals are smarter than most people realize. The book reveals wild primates using clever survival tricks, from warning calls that mean different predators to mother apes teaching their babies essential life skills, plus the famous cases of Koko the gorilla and Washoe the chimp who learned to talk with humans. If your kid loves animal stories like "Charlotte's Web" or National Geographic kids' books, they will be absolutely fascinated by these real conversations with our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Perfect for kids in grades 3-6 who are curious about animals and want to understand how other species think and communicate.