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Author
Series
The one and only Ivan volume 3
Lexile Measure
650L
Summary
In this novel-in-verse that picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob, Ruby recounts her life before the circus when her caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa comes for a visit.
Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob . Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories...
2) Gorillas
Author
Lexile Measure
960L
Summary
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.
Author
Lexile Measure
570L
Summary
Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.
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Summary
"Humankind's love of gorillas has long been reflected in literature and film--Tarzan, King Kong, The Jungle Book, Gorillas in the Mist-- and their popularity continues to grow. But due to climate change and poaching, only a few hundred mountain gorillas remain, restricted to just two isolated highland areas in the border region of Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. Since there are none in captivity, their future depends on their survival in the wild. Greg...
6) Gorillas
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Summary
Includes descriptions of the physical characteristics of these gorillas as well as information about how they live, including how they eat, raise their young, and adapt to their environment.
7) Ishmael
Author
Pub. Date
1995, ©1992
Summary
A man and a great ape conduct a series of philosophical conversations in a work that presents a new vision of evolution and humankind and asks the question: does the Earth belong to humans, or do humans belong to the Earth?
Author
Series
Lexile Measure
570L
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Summary
This Newbery Medal winner and #1 "New York Times" bestseller celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. This Harper Classic edition includes an Author's Note, a redesigned jacket, and more. Illustrations.
10) Baby gorillas
Author
Lexile Measure
200L
Formats
Summary
How many babies do gorillas have at a time? What do baby gorillas eat? How long do they stay with their mothers? What do they like to do? Kids will learn the answers to all these questions and more when they read Baby Gorillas. This book uses photographs and text to help develop and reinforce language and reading skills. A comprehensive quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle...
12) My Ishmael
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Summary
A novel on Ishmael, a gorilla-philosopher. He advertises for a pupil interested in saving the world and Julie Gerchak, 12, answers. The lessons center on the educational system, which according to Ishmael is not really doing its job.
Author
Series
Magic tree house volume 26
Pub. Date
2002
Lexile Measure
310L
Summary
The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie to an African rainforest, where the siblings encounter gorillas and learn to communicate with them.
18) A forest in the clouds: my year among the mountain gorillas in the remote enclave of Dian Fossey
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Summary
A zoologist's portrait of Dr. Dian Fossey's remarkable mountain gorilla camp documents the story of the controversial unraveling of the Rwandan facility after Fossey's murder and the author's contributions to tracking mountain gorillas through hostile terrain, confronting aggressive silverbacks and rehabilitating orphaned baby gorillas.
Author
Series
One and only Ivan volume 4
Summary
Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!