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HEART OF THE BEAST: EIGHT GREAT GORILLA STORIES by Nancy Roe Pimm ISBN: 1581960549 Darby Creek Publishing You're probably already familiar with Koko, the famous signing gorilla with the pet kitten, but have you heard of Colo, the first-ever gorilla born in captivity, a brave little survivor who was kept alive after an early delivery by a caring zookeeper? Her story is here, as is that of Snowflake, an albino gorilla; Bongo and Bridgette, a gorilla lovematch, Dotty Mashavu, a baby who was adopted and raised by zookeepers mimicking gorilla behavior; and tons of gorilla facts and anecdotes of gorillas in the wild and in captivity. There's a special profile of Dian Fossey, too. Pimm's love of animals really comes through in her descriptions of these gorillas and their caretakers. The photos presented help put a real face on these amazing creatures. The book is capped off with a wonderful resource list for further reading and research. This one is a must-have for any school or home library that serves children who love animals. |
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