Synopsis "The Magnificent Book of Monkeys and Apes (in English)"
Travel across the world to meet 36 playful, sociable, and intelligent monkeys and apes in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts. Swing through the treetops, scamper across the plains, and roam over the forest floor with 36 magnificent monkeys and apes. From the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge Western lowland gorilla, The Magnificent Book of Monkeys and Apes depicts the animal kingdom's most intelligent, active, and diverse inhabitants in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the Japanese macaque washes its food, how the chimpanzee makes weapons, why the proboscis monkey swims underwater, and why gibbons sing duets. Filled with intriguing facts, essential stats like height, weight, diet and habitat, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal gift for lovers of these incredible animals. 36 MONKEYS AND APES: Learn about dozens of monkeys, apes, gibbons and langurs, from the gelada baboon to the golden lion tamarin. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these active, sociable animals to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will excite animal lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE MONKEY WORLD: A full-page map shows where each monkey or ape originates from. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated collections for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.
