The Chimpanzee Family Book (Animal Family Series) (Paperback)

by Jane Goodall (Author), Michael Neugebauer (Photographer) "This wild and beautiful country is part of Gombe National Park in Tanzania, East Africa..." (more)

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Product Description
British naturalist Jane Goodall provides an intimate portrait of a group of chimpanzees in the jungles of Africa which she has studied for many years.

About the Author
Marc Bekoff is Professor of Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society. A founder with Jane Goodall of Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, he is the editor of the best-selling The Smile of a Dolphin: Remarkable Accounts of Animal
Emotions and author of Strolling With Our Kin.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: North-South Books (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558588035
• ISBN-13: 978-1558588035
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #630,092 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful portrait of a child and his community, October 27, 2000

By	Michael J. Mazza (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

In "The Chimpanzee Family Book," Jane Goodall's words combine with Michael Neugebauer's photographs to create a memorable portrait of a chimpanzee family. The star of this book is five month old Galahad, who lives with his mother Gremlin and their extended family in Tanzania's Gombe National Park.

Although marketed as a children's book, this treasure is truly one for all ages. In fact, I bought a copy for my four year old nephew some time ago, but loved the book so much I kept it for myself! (Don't worry; I ordered a second copy for my nephew.)

This book is truly a portrait of an entire community. As Jane Goodall follows little Galahad and his mother through a typical day, we get to meet Gremlin's brothers, as well as the other chimpanzees who make up the larger group. Michael Neugebauer's keen eye captures many memorable images--some funny, some touching. Goodall's straightforward prose is the perfect complement to the wealth of beautiful, full-color images. Her insights into chimpanzee life make the book as educational as it is enjoyable.

"The Chimpanzee Family Book" reminds us that the strength of family and the joy of childhood are not exclusive to the human race. And the book is also a poignant reminder of the vital need to protect the chimpanzees from threats to their continued survival.

So whether you buy this book for your favorite child or your favorite adult, "The Chimpanzee Family Book" is sure to become a treasured favorite.

4.0 out of 5 stars Chimp Family Photo Portraits, October 9, 2008

By	Great War Eagle - See all my reviews

The images within this book provide an invaluble insight into the dynamics of a chimpanzee family.

4.0 out of 5 stars Must have for young children, December 11, 2007

By	Candace C. Mesa "G BONES" (UTAH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book, only downside to it that it was more centered for little children and did not go into very much detail about, well anything. Keeps kids very intersted though. would deffinatly recomend to those monkey lovers out their.