THE MOUNTAIN GORILLA - Softcover

Kim, Melissa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1898304742 ISBN 13: 9781898304746

Publisher: Random House UK, 1995

Synopsis

Describes the mountain gorilla, its habitat, and its way of life, discusses threats to its environment and their affect on gorillas, and offers a board game dramatizing the dangers the mountain gorilla faces

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-4-These series entries are timely and present many facts, though most can be found in other sources. In Blue Whale, a variety of species are touched upon, and their similarities and differences are described. A good deal of the discussion is devoted to whaling and efforts to prevent it worldwide. Countries that have dropped out of international organizations and are resuming commercial whaling are cited. In Gorilla, basic facts about habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior are presented, focusing on the species's threatened status and on current projects to protect it. The presentation is balanced in regard to reasons given for habitat destruction by local citizens. Content in both titles is useful and interesting, but the accompanying game and puzzle activities do little to support the subject matter. The boxed facts in Blue Whale do contain information, but those in Gorilla are inconsistent-some direct readers to find animals or unscramble names of plants. Simple indexes and lists of embassies and organizations are included. The texts are illustrated with pale watercolors. Additional purchases for encouraging children to become actively involved in the protection of endangered animals.
Diane Nunn, Richard E. Byrd Elementary School, Glen Rock, NJ
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House UK
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1898304742
• ISBN 13: 9781898304746
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32