- Hardcover: 48 pages
- Publisher: Candlewick (1 Dec 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0763622818
- ISBN-13: 978-0763622817
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 1 x 24 cm
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- #33 in Books > Children's Books > Hobbies & Interests > Animals & Pets > Endangered Animals
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A unique account of an extraordinary journey to the mountain gorillas of central Africa - with exciting first-person narrative and evocative photographs.
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There are less than seven hundred mountain gorillas left in the world. These critically endangered animals, the largest living primates, can only be found in the national parks of central Africa. Photographer Richard Sobol had the unique opportunity to travel to Uganda and hike through the rainforests that the gorillas call home. There, he was able to capture these gentle giants on film. Through his lush photographs and first-person narrative, you can join him for an unforgettable experience - breakfast in the rainforest with the Nkuringo mountain gorillas of Bwindi National Park.
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Lots of Info But We Wanted More Pictures of Gorillas
1 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback
Reason for Reading: I am reading the author's entire backlist with my son and discussing the life of a photographer/photojournalist as a career option while doing so.
This is the first book in the author's "Traveling Photographer" series and the one we least enjoyed. For a book about gorillas it takes until well past the middle of the book for a gorilla to be seen. This caused my son to loose interest in the narrative, which I found to be interesting but hardly that entertaining. Sobol certainly talks about the mountain gorillas a lot giving the reader plenty of information and we are led with him through his uncomfortable trip through the rainforest to find them; with lots of pictures of his guides in the rainforest and panoramic views of the scenery. The pictures near the end of the book when we finally meet the gorillas have been laid out in photo album/scrapbook style with brief captions so as not to take away from the photos themselves. This is a unique visual presentation, especially since by this time the reader is more than ready to see a gorilla. Overall, an interesting book, which I found more to my liking than did my son, who lost interest quite early, even though he does like gorillas. The other thing that perplexed me was the afterward by Leonardo DiCaprio. It's content is a repetition of the mountain gorilla's need for conserving its species (found in the book) and then reads like an advertisement for the book. There is no call for this afterward and that it is written by an actor hardly adds credibility.
This is the first book in the author's "Traveling Photographer" series and the one we least enjoyed. For a book about gorillas it takes until well past the middle of the book for a gorilla to be seen. This caused my son to loose interest in the narrative, which I found to be interesting but hardly that entertaining. Sobol certainly talks about the mountain gorillas a lot giving the reader plenty of information and we are led with him through his uncomfortable trip through the rainforest to find them; with lots of pictures of his guides in the rainforest and panoramic views of the scenery. The pictures near the end of the book when we finally meet the gorillas have been laid out in photo album/scrapbook style with brief captions so as not to take away from the photos themselves. This is a unique visual presentation, especially since by this time the reader is more than ready to see a gorilla. Overall, an interesting book, which I found more to my liking than did my son, who lost interest quite early, even though he does like gorillas. The other thing that perplexed me was the afterward by Leonardo DiCaprio. It's content is a repetition of the mountain gorilla's need for conserving its species (found in the book) and then reads like an advertisement for the book. There is no call for this afterward and that it is written by an actor hardly adds credibility.
Great preview of gorilla visit
18 April 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are planning to go see the gorillas, as I am, this book has a wealth of practical information and pictures. It is listed as a children's book but it is much more than that, it will prepare you for the trip, how to take those pictures, and what to expect.
Nature
29 Nov 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I work at the zoo with the Apes. I am always looking for something on DVD or in book form to donate for our silent auction every year.
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