Breakfast in the Rainforest: A Visit with Mountain Gorillas

By Richard Sobol

Book Overview

"First in a planned Traveling Photographer series, this will delight armchair explorers and animal lovers." -- Kirkus Reviews

Powerful but shy, the African mountain gorilla struggles for survival in the rainforests of Uganda's national parks. Through extraordinary images and a compelling text, wildlife photographer Richard Sobol leads us on an arduous journey to the gorillas' hidden habitats and offers a hushed, close-up look at the gentle giants as they nibble on leaves for their morning meal. Striking photographs of the little-seen ritual remind readers of the wonders of this dwindling species, while a first-person narrative describes the photographer's journey -- and tells of efforts being made to preserve these magnificent creatures.
Back matter includes mountain gorilla facts, online resources, a glossary, and an afterword by Leonardo DiCaprio.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763651346
• ISBN13: 9780763651343
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.9" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4