There is a sidebar called How to play like a gorilla that is found on the page that describes how Silverback gorillas are the protectors of their troop It would have made sense for this sidebar to appear after the section a few pages before that describe young gorillas There are a few theories presented by the author that illustrate the accuracy of the information such as how gorillas have evolved from the same species that humans have The majority of the text is facts about gorillas which are restated in a condensed section at the end of the book The way in which the text reads is appropriate for the intended audience specifically in terms of its how the expository writing is written in a conversational tone for the readers A great example is when the author describes the typical disposition of a gorilla.
Very cool 32 I liked that this book was an intimate look into the lives of specific gorillas rather than written generally Highly informative 32 This book is all about gorillas It gives numerous facts ranging from behavioral characteristics to life expectancy. I would use this book in a science lesson discussing primates I would also use this in a compare and contrast lesson discussing a gorilla s similar characteristics to a human 32 Cool pictures but not quite as many as I would want Not as much emphasis on the Face to Faceness as I would want More emphasis on text about gorillas especially conservation information Which I m all for but there weren t as many hard facts as I expected 32 This book is about a photogarapher that has grown up to take snap shots of gorillas But these are rare gorillas there Silverback Gorillas 32 
This book is published by National Geographic with close up and action photographs a map and a drawing The map shows where the four types of gorillas range in Africa There is a lot of good background information here about how the gorillas live socialize eat play and what diseases effect them It also talks about the problem of poaching and habitat loss from logging There is a growth in tourism to see the gorillas and this has changed attitudes animals and conservation The text provides lots of facts presented in story form as well as in a facts at a glance section and a small glossary It s especially nice that the author includes his own personal experiences with gorillas in the wild The book is heavy on the importance of conservation and touches on evolution Excellent classroom library resource for grade three and up for book reports a unit on endangered animals or conservation 32 Michael Nichols book Face to Face With Gorillas is a great resource for students of all ages yet its intended audience is readers in grades 3 5 Not only is Nichols an expert in the field of gorillas he also supplies an age appropriate index research notes and glossary for readers A Booklist review by Randall Enos explains further The back matter includes sections on how the reader can help a challenge to develop an appropriate zoo habitat for gorillas facts at a glance a brief glossary and a list of resources This is of limited value for research but useful for inspiration. The text is organized in a reader friendly manner beginning first with his experiences studying gorillas information about the great ape and finally the challenges gorillas face living on Earth The visual information that is used effectively compliment the text yet some of the sidebar information seem misplaced For example he says Although they re very strong gorillas are peaceful plant eating animals In fact their favorite activities are eating and napping pg 10 This example shows how Nichols is able to make appropriate connections to his readers In terms of literary artistry literary elements are not extensively used to create a story about the gorillas although there are certain gorillas like Ziz whose story is told through the eyes of the author The attractiveness of the book is apparent with the use of pictures to enhance particular sections One of the most powerful pictures shows a gorilla that is getting attention from a caretaker in a sanctuary after being rescued Overall this could be a highly useful information text for a science classroom or even just a classroom library for students that are interested in animals 32 Nichols speaks to readers through 1st person narrative about his experiences with gorillas Along the way he shares facts and details occasionally nudging the agenda of conservation and protection Touches on the gorilla human common ancestor theory Many large photos throughout helpful captions Includes Facts at a Glance Glossary Index list of additional resources and Research Photographic notes 32
| Face to Face With Gorillas (Face to Face with Animals) By Michael Nichols |
| 1426304072 |
| 9781426304071 |
| English |
| 32 |
| Library Binding |
But the rules for distance are not always followed The back matter contains facts at a glance and a glossary..