History of Nature: Wolves, Elephants, Apes

Author: Lawrence
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Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The Wolf reveals little-known details of this animal's life—play, hunting, and scenes of their birth. Packed with numerous illustrations, text descriptions, distribution maps, and maps throughout the book, it takes young readers into a mysterious and fascinating world of wolf packs. There, the author uses firsthand information to show how wolves interact with each other, how wolf cubs learn to hunt, and where wolves live. The Elephant authentically documents the life of elephants and presents them from different angles with colorful images of this dignified and intelligent giant. The Chimpanzee begins with an overview of primates, covering fascinating topics such as the evolution of grasping hands and the importance of three-dimensional vision. In subsequent chapters, the author provides close-up observations of these three animals, with vivid, realistic close-up shots and detailed illustrations that bring the animals to life. Readers can uncover the secrets behind the gorillas' terrifying chest-beating, how chimpanzees communicate and strengthen social bonds, and why orangutans spend most of their time alone. The book concludes with an urgent warning: due to human hunting, deforestation, and the destruction of their natural habitats, great apes are rapidly disappearing from the planet. Young readers will surely agree with this view: we must do everything in our power to save these extraordinary animals.