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Children's Primate Books
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A Visual Introduction To Monkeys & Apes (Animal Watch)
by: Stonehouse, Bernard
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of primates,
including lemurs, monkeys, apes, and humans. Color illustrations &
color photos. Ages 10 & up. 46 pgs.
c. 2000, H/C...$16.95
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All About Monkeys
by: Lemmon, Robert S.
Information on monkeys and illustrations of many of the primate family.
Ages 10-14.
c. 1958, H/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Amazing Monkeys: A National Geographic Action Book
by: National Geographic Society
Each page contains a pop-up picture of different monkeys, along with brief
information about that monkey. Capuchin, spider monkeys, golden lion tamarin,
colobus, baboon, and snow monkeys. Ages 4-7.
c. 1985, H/C...$12.50
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Apes & Monkeys (Eyes On Nature)
by: Grassy, John
Set your eyes on nature and explore the fascinating world of apes & monkeys.
Learn the difference between apes & monkeys, where they live, about their
bodies & special features, how they communicate, how they live, about
their babies, and conservation efforts. Lots of color photos on every
page. 31 pgs. Ages 8-12.
c. 1997, S/C...$5.95
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Apes and Monkeys (Kingfisher Young Knowledge Series)
by: Taylor, Barbara
A delightful way for children to investigate primates, their habitats,
with colorful photos, and including sections such as: Shelter from the
storm with a baby orangutan, swing through the trees with a gibbon, fishing
for termites witha gang of chimps, and munching on fresh fruit with monkeys.
With fun and easy projects! 48 Colorful pgs. Ages 4-8.
c. 2004, H/C...$8.95
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Baby Baboon
by: C, Elizabeth
A factual account set in the Scrubland of Kenya, East Africa, this book
follows a year in the life of a baby Olive Baboon. From the time of his
birth to his acceptance as a member of the baboon troop, including the
many perils he must face to stay alive. Ages 12 & up. B/W illustrations.
62 pgs.
c. 1971, H/C...$5.00
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Baboon Family (Animal Series)
by: Goodall, Jane
Pumpkin is a three month old baboon baby and lives with his mother, Petal,
in a baboon troop in the wild. Learn about baboon life in the troop. Ages
4-8. Color photos. 26 pgs.
c. 1991, H/C...$3.95
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Bushbaby
by: Kennaway, Adrienne
Tale of a Bushbaby looking for food. Above all else Bushbaby loves figs
and must find a way to outwit Monitor, the fierce lizard that guards the
tree where the most delicious ones grow. Colorful illustrations. 26 pgs.
Ages 4-8.
c. 1991, (Regular $15.95) H/C...$7.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Fair-Good, Ex-library, usual
library markings, binding breaking
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Bushbaby
by: Kennaway, Adrienne
Tale of a Bushbaby looking for food. Above all else Bushbaby loves figs
and must find a way to outwit Monitor, the fierce lizard that guards the
tree where the most delicious ones grow. Colorful illustrations. 26 pgs.
Ages 4-8.
c. 1991, H/C...$15.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Like New
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Chimpanzee Kid
by: Roy, Ron
A novel: Considered to be something of a misfit by his classmates because
of his interest in animal rights, Harold finds a friend in the new boy
in class who agrees to help him in his secret plan to free a caged lab
chimp. Ages 10-14. 142 pgs.
c. 1985, H/C...$5.00
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Chimps & Baboons (Ranger Rick Series)
d' Aulaire, Emily & Ola
Information about chimps & baboons and their life in the wild. Color
photos & illustrations. 32 pgs. Ages 8-10.
c. 1974, H/C...$7.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limted
Condition: Very Good
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Golden Book Of Monkeys, Apes & Other Primates
by: Silverman, Maida
Introduction to the monkey groups with good color illustrations.
c.1991...H/C...$9.95
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Gorilla Doctors: Saving Endangered Great Apes (Scientists In The Field)
by: Turner, Pamela S.
Through engaging text and stunning photographs, Turner delivers a gripping
tale of science, nature, and the conservation of life as she follows the
Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, a group working to save the gorilla
population of Rwanda and Uganda. Color Photos. Aes 9-12. 64 pgs.
c. 2005, H/C...$17.00
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How To Speak Chimpanzee
by: Brassey, Richard
Cute phrasebook of useful everyday chimpanzee expressions to imitate.
c.1995..H/C...$12.50
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I Like Monkeys Because....
by: Hansard, Peter
An ideal choice for childern who love monkeys or for class learning about
wild animals, this book offers fascinating information about monkey behavior,
biology, and habitats. Colorful illustrations. 26 pages. Ages 4 and up.
c. 1993, S/C...$5.95
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In Search Of Lemurs: My Days & Nights in a Madagascar Rain Forest
by: Powzyk, Joyce
This is an unusual account of a woman scientist's field expedition in
the Ranomafana National Park of Madagascar. Of the 32 types of lemurs
known to live on the island, 11 live in the park. On this trip, with guide
Talata, the author encounters eight lemurs. The pair also observe an array
of exotic birds, a hedgehog, insect-eating bats, city and forest rats.
an orb-weaver spider, ring-tailed and broad-striped mongooses, a civet,
tree frogs, freshwater crabs, a fossa, giant earthworms, leeches, millipedes,
and an aye-aye. The key encounters are handsomely and faithfully illustrated,
and the first-person descriptions bring the story to life. Beautiful color
illustrations. 44 pgs. Ages 8-12.
c. 1998, H/C...(Regular Price $17.95)...$12.95
Used
Condition: Very Good, ex-library, usual library
markings otherwise like new
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Koko's Kitten
by: Patterson, Dr. Francine
The true story of the gorilla KoKo who learned sign language and her baby,
a kitten. Color photos. Ages 12 & Up. 29 pgs.
c.1985, H/C...$9.95
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Condition: Like New
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Koko's Kitten
by: Patterson, Dr. Francine
The true story of the gorilla KoKo who learned sign language and her baby,
a kitten. Color photos. Ages 12 & Up. 29 pgs.
c.1985, S/C...$5.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good, shows some wear
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Koko's Story
by: Patterson, Dr. Francine
Author recounts her experiences with raising a gorilla to speak sign language.
Color photos. 37 pgs. Ages 12 & up.
c. 1987, H/C...$10.95
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Koko's Story
by: Patterson, Dr. Francine
Author recounts her experiences with raising a gorilla to speak sign language.
Color photos. 37 pgs. Ages 12 & up.
c. 1987, S/C...$4.95
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Lemur (Hook-a-Book)
by: Wilmot, Zoe
A board book that is shaped to be hooked into other books in the series.
A delightful way for young children to learn about the ring-tailed lemur.
It describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and habits of a ring-tailed
lemur. 12 pgs. Ages 2-5.
c. 1993, Boardbook...$4.50
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Lemurs, Lorises & Bushbabies
by: Napier, Prue
All about the breeding habits of lemurs, lorises and bushbabies, and the
way their young develop. Color illustrations. Ages 12 & up. 48 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$22.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good - minor wear on
cover, inside excellent
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Little Apes
by: Conklin, Gladys
Describes a typical day in the life of a young chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan,
and gibbon. Accurate color illustrations. 32 pages.
c. 1970, H/C...$12.50
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Conditon: Fair, Ex-Lib
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Little Monkey (Jungle Books Boardbook)
Little Monkey is learning to do things on his own, with the help of his
mother. Boardbook. Ages 1-3.
c. 2002, BoardBook... $3.99
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Little Pierre
by: Perkins, Carol
True story of a baby chimp's rise to stardom at the St. Louis Zoo. B/W
photos.
c. 1966, H/C...$7.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very good w/dust jacket,
dust jacket shows minor shelf wear, inside clean
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Little Pierre
by: Perkins, Carol
True story of a baby chimp's rise to stardom at the St. Louis Zoo. B/W
photos.
c. 1966, H/C, Autographed...$17.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good
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Monkey Trouble
by: Leroe, Ellen
Novel: The hilarious and heartwarming story centers around a nine-year-old
girl, a secret pet monkey, and the monkey's owner, who'll go to any lengths
to get the monkey back. 150 pgs. Ages 9-12.
c. 1994, P/B...$5.00
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Condition: Good
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Monkey With A Notion
by: Blough, Glenn
Fictional story about a monkey in a pet shop. 88 pgs. Ages 10-14.
c. 1946, H/C...$12.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good, no dust jacket, ex-library,
usual library markings
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Monkeys, Go Home
by: Cebulash, Mel
From the Walt Disney prodcution sceenplay by Maurice Tombragel, based
on the book "The Monkeys" by G.K. Wilkinson. Take an ex-Air
Force man who has just inherited an olive farm, four space monkeys, one
beautiful girl, two villans, & a little town in Fance... what do you
get? Monkey Business! and a million laughs in this hilarious adaptation
of the Walt Disney comedy hit. B/W photos. 128 pgs. Ages 10-14.
c. 1967, S/C...$5.00
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Condition: Good
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My Life With The Chimpanzees
by: Goodall, Jane
Autobiography of the fascinating story of one of the world's most celebrated
naturalists, Jane Goodall. This is Jane Goodall's story & adventures
with the chimps & the important discoveries she has made about them.
B/W photos. Ages 10 & up.
c. 1988, P/B...$2.75
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Condition: Very Good
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My Life With The Chimpanzees
by: Goodall, Jane
Autobiography of the fascinating story of one of the world's most celebrated
naturalists, Jane Goodall. This is Jane Goodall's story & adventures
with the chimps & the important discoveries she has made about them.
B/W photos. 156 pgs. Ages 10 & up.
c. 1996, Revised, P/B...$4.99
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Orangutans (Living in the Wild: Primates)
by: Silverman, Buffy
Introduces orangutans, describing their behavior, habitat, life cycle, eating
habits, and the threats they face from deforestation and poaching. Color
illustrations & photos. Ages 8-12. 48 pgs.
c. 2012, H/C... $32.65
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Primates
by: Spizzirri
Contains 32 page educational coloring book and story cassette.
c.1981...Booklet w/Cassette...$6.95
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Primates
by: Spizzirri
Educational coloring book, baboon, langur, proboscis, gibbon, mandrill,
spider monkey.
c.1981...Booklet...$1.95
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Primates: Fascinating World Of
by: Julivert, Maria
Describes the physical characteristics, habits & habitat of primates.
c.1996...S/C...$6.95
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Raising Gordy Gorilla At The San Diego Zoo
by: Irvine, Georgeanne
True story of the second gorilla ever born at the San Diego Zoo. Gordy was
born premature and refused to nurse from his mother. Documents his first
year and his adjustment to living with a troop of gorillas. Lots of photos.
45 pgs.
c. 1990, H/C...$13.95
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Very First Things To Know About Monkeys
by: Albee, Sarah
Wonderful beginner information, realistic color illustartions, includes
25 re-useable stickers. 32 pgs.
c.1999...H/C...$8.95
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What Is A Primate?
by: Kalaman, Bobbie
Examines physiology, feeding, reproductive habits & social behavior. Chimps,
Bonobos, Orangs, Gorilla, Gibbon, New & Old World Primates, Prosimians,
Marmosets. 32 pgs.
c.1999...S/C...$5.95
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What On Earth Is A Galago?
by: Ricciuti, Edward R.
This book describes an animal's physical characteristics and explains
details about enviorment, reproduction, and methods of survival. Full-color
maps and stunning photographs make the subjects come to life. Very colorful
photos. Ages 7-10. 32 pgs.
c. 1995, H/C...$12.95
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Condition: Brand
New
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Whose Tail Is That?
by: Nicholls, Christine
2 young monkeys loose their mother. Can they find her just by looking
at tails of other animals? Full color. 30 pgs. Age 4-6.
c. 1999, S/C...$3.99
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Condition: Brand
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Zoobooks Chimpanzees & Bonobos
by: Wildlife Education
An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask
guide to chimps and bonobos. Features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography,
insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain
in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child.
Ages 5-12.
c.1990...Booklet...$2.95
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Zoobooks Gorillas
by: Wildlife Education
An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask
guide to gorillas. Features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography,
insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain
in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child.
Ages 5-12.
c.1987...Booklet...$2.95
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Zoobooks Old World Monkeys
by: Wildlife Education
An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask
guide to the world’s most fascinating monkeys. Features 24 pages of striking
wildlife photography, insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and
diagrams that explain in simple terms things that make "animal facts"
come alive for your child. Ages 5-12.
c.1990...Booklet...$2.95
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Zoobooks Orangutans
by: Wildlife Education
An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask
guide to orangutans. Features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography,
insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain
in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child.
Ages 5-12.
c.1990...Booklet...$2.95
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