The Orangutan

Orangutans, the only great apes native to Asia, take center stage in this nonfiction title aimed at upper-grade readers. The work details their distinctive red-brown fur, arboreal lifestyle, and complex social behaviors, while also examining the rain-forest environments they call home. A major focus is the array of threats habitat loss, poaching, and the illegal pet trade that have pushed the species toward endangerment. Through clear explanations and vivid examples, the book informs readers about the biological and ecological challenges facing orangutans today.