The monkeys steal the peddler's caps while he is asleep. The monkeys steal the peddler's caps while he is asleep. Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddler's efforts to outwit the monkeys in this new, enlarged, and redesigned...

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of gorillas. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

"Introduces young readers to orangutans, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle"--

"Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian...

"Discusses orangutans, why they are endangered and how they are being helped"--

Mama has said it is time for "Lights out! Sweet dreams! No more reading in bed," but her five little monkeys cannot resist reading just a few more books to one another.

Snub is a young female gorilla, somewhat jealous because her mother is occupied with a new baby, curious of the world around her, a world that is being reshaped by shaking ground and mountains that bleed fire, and most terrifyingly by a new form of predator that walks on two legs; when her mother is killed Snub finds herself in charge of her baby brother--and accompanied by one of the not-gorillas, a very young female who has been orphaned by the...

Five little monkeys are bored, but their mother has them clean up the house for Grandma Bessie's visit.

"Just how smart is the orangutan? Supersmart! These animals can use tools and communicate with one another through at least thirty-two different sounds!"--

"Once upon a time in an ancient forest, there lived a little monkey. And this little monkey would run, jump, climb trees, dive in the lake, and chase butterflies--all day long! She would yawn and yawn as the sun set. The other animals would ask her, "Why are you so tired, little monkey? You should go to sleep." But she would respond: "I'm not tired in the least. . . . So I don't need to go to sleep." In the trees, she'd sway under the stars as her...