When thirteen-year-old Joey Willis, deaf since the age of six, meets Dr. Charles Mansell and his chimpanzee Sukari, who use sign language, her world blooms with possibilities but that of the chimp begins to narrow.

New York Times best-selling author and primatologist Frans de Waal explores the fascinating world of animal and human emotions. New York Times best-selling author and primatologist Frans de Waal explores the fascinating world of animal and human emotions. Mama's Last Hug opens with the dramatic farewell between Mama, a dying fifty-nine-year-old chimpanzee matriarch, and biologist Jan Van Hooff. This heartfelt final meeting of two longtime friends,...

"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to chimpanzees living in the wild of Africa"--

The illustrated story of a pet chimp who was raised from infancy by a young family living in Africa.

A young chimp describes a variety of emotions he experiences.

"Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and according to Jim's best friend Norman, there will be--gulp--dancing. Jim can DEFINITELY not dance. When he tells his friends, they all try to teach him cool moves--surely that's the only reason Jim isn't excited about this party! In this hilarious sequel to GRUMPY MONKEY, kids will learn that it's okay not to go with the flow if...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chimpanzees, Africa's intelligent primates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chimpanzees do not have tails"--

Provides information about chimpanzees, discussing their social habits, what they eat, their use of tools, their level of intelligence, and the ways humans have treated these animals throughout history.