Nonfiction Monkey

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot.

Listen to these books to treat yourself to some of the cutest shots of baby animals around. It doesn't matter if they are eating, sleeping, or playing, the babies in this series are absolutely adorable. Expect to smile and laugh as you listen.

Did you know that a group of geese on land or water is called a gaggle? Or that schools of fish have tactics for evading predators? Learn how and why some of the animal kingdom's most interesting animal groups stick together for survival with this exciting new series!

On January 31, 1961, a three-year-old chimpanzee named Ham made history. Strapped inside a Mercury capsule, the little chimp blasted off into the sky, becoming the first intelligent being to ride an American rocket into suborbital space. Ham made a vital contribution to the United States space program. Because there were so many unanswered questions about space travel, scientists could not risk sending humans on a journey into the unknown. Chimpanzees, however, are very similar to humans in the makeup of their skeletons and internal organs.

A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age 26, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Now her story comes to life in this biography.

At 23, Jane Goodall made her first voyage to Africa and began her determined steps to achieve her goal of studying animals by living among them. In My Life with the Chimpanzees, she shares the remarkable journey which took her from her childhood in London to the realization of her dream in the wilds of Gombe, Tanzania.

Each entry in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes tell their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This 10th audiobook in the series features Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees.

Many people often use the terms “ape” and “monkey” interchangeably. In fact, many people will also refer to apes as monkeys and likewise refer to monkeys as apes. While it is important to note that apes and monkeys are both considered primates, they have many definite differences. The easiest and quickest way to tell monkeys and apes apart is by looking for a tail. Most monkeys have tails, while all apes do not have tails. Apes tend to live longer than monkeys, and they are also normally larger than monkeys.

The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey is a series of children's books. The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey: Numbers and Colours explores early number and colour recognition. In this unique version you can learn British Sign Language Finger Spellings for numbers and colours with the help from Fluffy Monkey and his friends.

Do you want to be amazed by ape and monkey pictures? Let's see color photos of apes and monkeys! You and your child will find pictures of apes and monkeys with short, simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Apes and Monkeys: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is Book 31 in the Kids Learn with Pictures Series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of apes and monkeys.

What's that blue-faced animal with the pushed-in nose? It's a snub-nosed monkey! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about snub-nosed monkeys, including where they live and the story behind their strange features. Each audiobook features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. It is sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

Does your child love monkeys? Then this lively, fast-paced and informative book will enchant them! It will appeal to children of all ages! Monkeys are endlessly fascinating. Their playful antics, expressive faces and social nature enchant kids and adults alike.

Golden lion tamarins are found only in Brazilian forests. These small, remarkable monkeys once had plenty of space to roam and claim family territories. But years of deforestation caused their numbers to shrink. They were in serious danger of becoming extinct. To help, scientists studied the animals in zoo settings. But they faced several mysteries. Why weren't golden lion tamarins reproducing in zoos? If scientists reintroduced zoo-raised tamarins to the wild, would those monkeys survive?

The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey: Alphabet. Learn your ABCs with Fluffy Monkey and friends. Help your child recognize and learn the whole of the alphabet with bright colorful pictures in an easy to read format. Can you find some of the characters in The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey series in the alphabet? Enjoy and have fun with your child learning the alphabet with The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey: Alphabet.

Just like human families, animal families come in all shapes and sizes. Many fathers in the wild have unusual and unselfish roles in the rearing of their offspring. While some animal fathers may never meet or know their offspring, there are some that protect and shelter their children. Others feed or teach their young. Let’s learn more about each of these Wild Fathers and their important duties.

Did you know that gorillas’ massive arms are strong enough to tear down trees and bend iron bars? How about that, even so, gorillas can be tender friends and gentle, loving parents? Or that gorillas are ticklish? Perfect for all animal lovers—and gorilla fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a gorilla expert!

I Want to Be a Monkey is a fun and entertaining way of sharing time and knowledge with young people. All children dream of being different things. Many of those things are subjects in this book. So do they want to be a monkey? I think so :)

Did you know that orangutans spend most of their lives in trees? They are the slowest-moving apes. Big males sometimes have to travel on the ground because the tree branches can’t support them. Children will learn about the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, bonobo and gibbon.

Do you want to be amazed by pictures of gorillas? Let's see color photos of gorillas! You and your child will find pictures of gorillas with short, simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Gorillas: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book 104 in the Kids Learn with Pictures series. This book is centered around a clear concept: seeing pictures of gorillas. This is a stock photo book of animals that asks questions about the pictures shown to encourage interaction and responses from the child.

A trailblazing scientist made famous by her favorite primates, Jane Goodall will forever be linked with the chimpanzees that she's studied for over 50 years. A pioneer in scientific research, she revolutionized longstanding views about chimps, forest conservation, and women in scientific fields. This Up Close biography tells the story of how a demure young woman from London went to Africa and changed the world.