The Magnificent Book of Monkeys and Apes
By Barbara Taylor
Illustrated by Simon Treadwell
Part of The Magnificent Book of
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About The Book
Adventure into lush rainforests, across grassy plains, and up snowy mountains to meet the extraordinary monkeys and apes that live there.
From the tiny pygmy marmoset to the giant Western lowland gorilla, this book showcases some of the world’s most extraordinary monkeys and apes through stunning illustrations and fascinating facts. Meet the star acrobat Siamang gibbon, the nocturnal owl monkey, and the clever orangutan that makes its owl tools. Intriguing information accompanies every illustration, so readers can learn why proboscis monkeys go swimming, how bonnet macaques make their own medicine, and why bald uakaris’ faces are bright pink. This captivating journey through the primate world is sure to spark curiosity in budding biologists ages 8-12!
36 MONKEYS AND APES: Learn about over 30 monkeys and apes with distinct features, characteristics, habitats, and behaviors through fascinating, accessible facts perfect for all ages.
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: Vibrant, detailed, scientifically accurate illustrations accompany each animal, bringing these incredible primates to life.
MAP OF THE PRIMATE WORLD: A full-page, color map displays where each monkey and ape originates from, allowing for easy reference and intriguing comparisons.
COLLECT THEM ALL: More beautifully illustrated compendiums in the Magnificent Book of series include The Magnificent Book of Dogs, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, and more.
From the tiny pygmy marmoset to the giant Western lowland gorilla, this book showcases some of the world’s most extraordinary monkeys and apes through stunning illustrations and fascinating facts. Meet the star acrobat Siamang gibbon, the nocturnal owl monkey, and the clever orangutan that makes its owl tools. Intriguing information accompanies every illustration, so readers can learn why proboscis monkeys go swimming, how bonnet macaques make their own medicine, and why bald uakaris’ faces are bright pink. This captivating journey through the primate world is sure to spark curiosity in budding biologists ages 8-12!
36 MONKEYS AND APES: Learn about over 30 monkeys and apes with distinct features, characteristics, habitats, and behaviors through fascinating, accessible facts perfect for all ages.
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: Vibrant, detailed, scientifically accurate illustrations accompany each animal, bringing these incredible primates to life.
MAP OF THE PRIMATE WORLD: A full-page, color map displays where each monkey and ape originates from, allowing for easy reference and intriguing comparisons.
COLLECT THEM ALL: More beautifully illustrated compendiums in the Magnificent Book of series include The Magnificent Book of Dogs, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, and more.
About The Author
Barbara Taylor
Barbara Taylor studied environmental sciences at the University of Southampton before becoming a science editor and writer at London's Natural History Museum. She is a multi-award-winning author of more than 120 children's inLayoution books and encyclopedias on natural history, science, and geography.
About The Illustrator
Simon Treadwell
Simon Treadwell attended the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan and later worked as an Art Director in the advertising industry. As an illustrator, he became a specialist in hyperrealism, using mixed techniques, airbrush, oil, acrylic and watercolors, before deciding to start producing digital artworks. Simon is forever exploring his art and discovering new ideas and techniques to best illustrate his work.
Product Details
- Publisher: Weldon Owen (February 16, 2027)
- Length: 80 pages
- ISBN13: 9798886744958
- Ages: 8 - 12
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