Washoe County Library System

Introduces several varieity of New World monkeys, the monkeys of Central and South America, discussing their physical and social characteristics, their habitats, their diets, and the fact that the destruction of the rain forests is putting many varieties on the endangered species list.

"Introduces facts about spider monkeys, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and threats to these rainforest creatures. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text."--

In the mid-eighteen hundreds, while serving as cook's apprentice on his uncle's schooner with his pet monkey, Allie, twelve-year-old Ray discovers that they are transporting a fugitive slave to the free north.

Thea's friends the Thea Sisters travel to India where they investigate when the monkeys living in the city start stealing jewels.

"Perspectives of two Indonesian middle-schoolers and a caged orangutan entwine. Wealthy Malia faces the consequences of disobediently circulating an anti-palm-oil petition at her school, resulting in suspensions for herself, her best friend, and her teacher. Ari, fortunate to be plucked from his impoverished village to attend school and compete in chess tournaments, helps the uncle who is hosting him but worries about Ginger Juice, the orangutan his...