"Gorilla Doctors: Saving Endangered Great Apes" by Pamela S. Turner takes readers into the heart of Africa, where a dedicated team of veterinarians works tirelessly to care for endangered mountain gorillas. The book highlights the challenges these majestic creatures face, from habitat loss to poaching and disease. Through compelling storytelling and vivid photography, readers witness the passionate efforts of the Gorilla Doctors as they conduct life-saving surgeries, deliver vaccinations, and foster conservation awareness. The narrative underscores the importance of wildlife protection and the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world, inspiring both empathy and action in the fight for gorilla conservation. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Scientists in the Field .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Turtleback Books .

Pamela S. Turner is an author, mother, and world traveler. She has written numerous books for young readers, including the acclaimed Hachiko The True Story of a Loyal Dog , Gorilla Doctors , A Life in the Wild (Charlesbridge), the acclaimed The Frog Scientist, and Project Seahorse . She lives in Oakland, California, with her family.