{"product_id":"9781627790918","title":"Gorillas Up Close","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eGorillas Up Close\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Christena Nippert-Eng\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered how experts train a gorilla? Or what design features make a great gorilla habitat? Did you know that some gorillas can solve problems on giant touch-screen computers?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with facts and photos, \u003ci\u003eGorillas Up Close\u003c\/i\u003e takes us into the world of gorillas. Explore the differences between gorillas in zoos and in the wild with the gorilla family troop in Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. Readers will delight in the similarities gorillas share with humans while finding out more about these incredible animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating, eye-opening introduction to gorillas, particularly those living in captivity.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eGorillas Up Close\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this visually arresting work, Nippert-Eng bridges the gap between gorillas and humans. . . Subject matter includes the expected (habitat, diet, and care for  this endangered species) to the delightfully unanticipated (how to  identify a gorilla and tips for watching and photographing). . . . engaging animal nonfiction for upper elementary and middle school collections. Highly recommended.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eGorillas Up Close\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The photos really steal the show . . . a series of portraits—including \"formal\" head shots—capture not just  individual facial features (as diverse as any group of humans) and an  amazing range of expressions, but also a powerful, dignified presence in  each of about two dozen primates.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eGorillas Up Close\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781627790918\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40595728990414,"sku":"9781627790918","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_f78641f2-2321-4a77-8ab3-30122458fbcd.jpg?v=1637840144","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781627790918","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}