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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 5-8 Grade

Genre/Category
Animal | Nonfiction

Historical Time Period
Modern
Date
1800s
Topic
African | Animals | Exploration | Gorilla | Nature
Geographic Region
Africa
Main Character
Man/Men
Format
Book

Stories of the Gorilla Country, Illustrated Edition (Yesterday’s Classics)

Author: Du Chaillu, PaulPart of a Series: Yesterday's Classics

Stories of the thrilling adventures and hair-raising escapes of Paul du Chaillu during his years of venturing into the interior of equatorial Africa, encountering animals and sights no white man had seen before. The accounts of his interactions with gorillas, snakes, and ants are especially engaging. Numerous black and white illustrations complement the text. Suitable for ages 11 and up.

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Lexile/Reading Level
310L

Genre/Category
Adventure | Fantasy | Fiction | Science

Historical Time Period
Modern
Topic
Animals | Gorilla | Jungle
Geographic Region
Africa | United States - America
Main Character
Children
Format
Audiobook | Book | Ebook

Good Morning, Gorillas (Magic Tree House #26)

Author: Osborne, Mary PopePart of a Series: Magic Tree House

Gentle giants or giant monsters?

That’s the question Jack and Annie have about gorillas when the Magic Tree House sweeps them to the mountains of Africa. There they meet a group of amazing and sometimes frightening mountain gorillas. Annie knows how to play with the creatures right away. But Jack is left out. Will the gorillas be able to teach him some special magic?

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Lexile/Reading Level
NA - Recommended for Elementary

Genre/Category
Adventure | Fiction | Picture Book | Realistic

Topic
Animals | Gangs | Gorilla | Growing Up - Coming of Age | Nature
Main Character
Animal
Format
Book

Gorilla Gang

Author: George, Jean Craighead

G. G. is seven years old and at the age when young gorillas act like human teenagers. He imitates the powerful grown-ups and is jealous of his little sister. Together with the other young gorillas in the tribe, he has formed a gang and gets into all kinds of trouble. But it’s not long before G. G.’s antics get someone else into trouble — he startles his infant sister and she falls from her perch in a tree. Little Ori is caught in a tree fork and is choking. Ori’s mother can’t get her out, and La-Go, the tribe’s strong silverback leader, is too far away to help. With a little bit of luck, G. G. saves the day and makes some discoveries about himself in the process. This fascinating peek at gorilla behavior will enchant animal lovers of all ages.

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Genre/Category
Art | Fiction

Historical Time Period
Contemporary
Date
2000s
Topic
Friendship | Gorilla
Geographic Region
North America | United States - America
Main Character
Animal
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One and Only Ivan

Author: Applegate, Katherine


Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all.

When Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.

Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope.

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