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Gorillas: Gentle Giants of the Forest
What should you do if a gorilla charges right at you? Run away, climb a tree, or make a scary face? Find out the surprising answer and much more in this nonfiction book packed with amazing gorilla facts.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published March 18, 1997
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Joyce Milton
80 books12 followersJoyce Milton is the author of several noted juvenile biographies, as well as the prize-winning novel, Save the Loonies.
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January 5, 2019
It is a great book it tells you about all about gorillas
January 5, 2019
It is lovely
January 31, 2021
I love animals and I also really do like gorillas.
September 12, 2016
Genre: Non-Fiction
Awards:N/A
Lexile:530L Grade Level: 2.9
Summary:
This book talks about the characteristics, behaviors, dietary needs, and responsibilities of gorillas. Not only does it talk about these simple facts, but it even mentions important scientist along with their studies. It goes into brief detail about the studies and how our knowledge of gorillas have expanded over the years.
Prompt Questions:
What do you predict this book will be about?
What are some things you think Dian Fossey did to act like a gorilla?
How would you describe a gorilla?
Critique:
This book is appropriate for first or second graders. It includes interesting facts about gorillas. It not only talks about gorillas, but it also mentions important, well-known scientist. Overall, this book is a great factual source for young, beginning readers.
Activity:
Characteristic Picture-This activity would require students to draw a gorilla and use descriptive words. Their drawing should be centered in the paper without taking up the whole paper. The blank space around the picture is where students will write as many descriptive words they can that describes the gorilla. The purpose of this activity is for students to learn what characteristic traits are and how they can be useful writing.
Awards:N/A
Lexile:530L Grade Level: 2.9
Summary:
This book talks about the characteristics, behaviors, dietary needs, and responsibilities of gorillas. Not only does it talk about these simple facts, but it even mentions important scientist along with their studies. It goes into brief detail about the studies and how our knowledge of gorillas have expanded over the years.
Prompt Questions:
What do you predict this book will be about?
What are some things you think Dian Fossey did to act like a gorilla?
How would you describe a gorilla?
Critique:
This book is appropriate for first or second graders. It includes interesting facts about gorillas. It not only talks about gorillas, but it also mentions important, well-known scientist. Overall, this book is a great factual source for young, beginning readers.
Activity:
Characteristic Picture-This activity would require students to draw a gorilla and use descriptive words. Their drawing should be centered in the paper without taking up the whole paper. The blank space around the picture is where students will write as many descriptive words they can that describes the gorilla. The purpose of this activity is for students to learn what characteristic traits are and how they can be useful writing.
October 13, 2016
Type: Nonfiction
Awards: None
Summary: This book is about the facts of gorillas and their characteristics. What makes these animals and it also tells us their living style. It talks about who and where there gorillas are and what they do.
Critique: This is a fun way to talk about gorillas or for students who enjoy learning about animals. This isn't just facts but a very resourceful resource.
Prompts: What characteristics do these animals have? What makes them behave the way they do? Were they trying to protect something? Why are silverbacks called that?
Crafts: I can have them write a summary or do research on certain animals they chose and write about it.
Awards: None
Summary: This book is about the facts of gorillas and their characteristics. What makes these animals and it also tells us their living style. It talks about who and where there gorillas are and what they do.
Critique: This is a fun way to talk about gorillas or for students who enjoy learning about animals. This isn't just facts but a very resourceful resource.
Prompts: What characteristics do these animals have? What makes them behave the way they do? Were they trying to protect something? Why are silverbacks called that?
Crafts: I can have them write a summary or do research on certain animals they chose and write about it.
February 4, 2013
Sean enjoyed this book quite a bit. It was very much on level for him as a 2nd grader, and the discussion prompted about Koko doubled as a great science lesson. The kids were thrilled to learn that Koko is still alive (41 years old as of this writing) and we watched a few videos of her interacting with Betty White following our Q&A on gorillas, in general.
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January 2, 2014AR Quiz No. 2460 EN Nonfiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP
March 24, 2014
This is a really cool book.
September 11, 2014
Not only does this go over gorilla biology, behavior, and conservation, it highlights some of the work of Dian Fossey. I was instantaneously sold!
May 12, 2012
We love gorillas, when visiting Zoo Atlanta, and this book gives us more information as a family.
December 6, 2016
This book is about the progression of gorillas overtime. It starts off telling the child about how gorillas were feared and the stories tribes told about fierce gorillas. Students then learn about how scientists began engaging with gorillas such as Dian Fossey. Students then learn about gorilla tendencies that have been studied and about how gorillas ended up in zoos.
This book is interesting for students because it talks about gorillas over time. It is laid out as a story, so the information the students are receiving is disguised in the text and they are gathering information throughout the story line.
A good connection book would be: Dian Fossey and the Mountain Gorillas by Jane Schott
"He grabs a leaf holds it between his lips. When a gorilla does this, watch out! It means he is angry!"
This book is interesting for students because it talks about gorillas over time. It is laid out as a story, so the information the students are receiving is disguised in the text and they are gathering information throughout the story line.
A good connection book would be: Dian Fossey and the Mountain Gorillas by Jane Schott
"He grabs a leaf holds it between his lips. When a gorilla does this, watch out! It means he is angry!"
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