Franchino, Vicky.

Gorillas / by Vicky Franchino. - New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc, c2013. - 48 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 22 cm. - Nature's children .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.

A gentle giant -- Life in the jungle -- One big happy family -- Apes past and present -- An endangered species.

Given their huge size and hulking movements, gorillas might seem frightening at first, but they are actually gentle and intelligent animals. Readers will find out how these gentle giants search for food, communicate with one another, and form complex social groups.

9-12. Grade 4 to 6.

ISBN: 9780531209776 (library binding) 9780531243039 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2012030356

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Gorilla.

LC Class. No.: QL737.P96 / F72 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 599.884