KFYK - Kingfisher Young Knowledge is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs. Project spreads featuring activities to do at home or when out and about, encourage hands-on involvement and understanding. KFYK Apes and Monkeys introduces readers to the fascinating world of our nearest animal relatives. Learn about the lives of these amazing creatures and the remarkable things they do, from swinging through the treetops to using tools and chattering to each other to communicate. From the acrobatic black spider monkey to the intelligent orang-utan and magnificent gorilla, readers will be delighted to meet a variety of these much-loved animals. Fun projects, such as building a model of a chimpanzee hunting ground, allow children to really understand these fascinating creatures.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Discover Science, Kingfisher, Kingfisher Young Knowledge, Science Kids .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Pan Macmillan .

Barbara Taylor is an experienced children's non-fiction writer. Her previous books for Watts include the Science Starters series.

This book has the following chapters: 1 Half-title; 2 Imprint; 3 Title; 4 Contents; 6 What is an ape? 8 Apes in Africa; 10 Apes in Asia; 12 Getting around; 14 Finding food; 16 Brainy apes; 18 Chatty chimps; 20 Baby apes; 22 What is a monkey? 24 American monkeys; 26 African and Asian monkeys; 28 Ape or monkey? 30 Moving and grooving; 32 Hungry monkeys; 34 Getting to know you; 36 Baby monkeys; 38 Apes and monkeys in danger; 40 Saving apes and monkeys; 42 Projects; 44 Projects; 46 Projects; 48 Index