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• Amazon Sales Rank: #807985 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780547014333
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Starred Review. Grade 5-8 -Turner introduces the work of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP) as a group of scientists attempts to save endangered animals in Rwanda and Uganda. The readable text records their efforts to treat the great apes in the field as they encounter poachers, meet with loss of habitat, and face their newest threat: human diseases that can cross species lines. The author follows the team as its members go about their demanding work, foster an orphaned baby gorilla, and visit local schools and villages to explain the creatures' endangered status, and to promote positive reactions to their needs. The whole is accompanied by striking, full-color photographs and includes a list of other resources, a postscript, and an index.-Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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From Booklist
Gr. 3-5. Veterinarians in east central Africa who "make house calls--or rather, forest calls" to mountain gorillas are the focus of this entry in the excellent Scientists in the Field series. In each chapter a dramatic, present-tense recounting of a real incident, such as an expedition to disentangle a gorilla from an antelope snare, leads into a discussion of some aspect of Homo sapiens' relationship with Gorilla beringei beringei, emphasizing that threats to the endangered primates come "not just from bullets, spears, or snares, but also from diseases that might have come from humans." Although the photos are of inconsistent quality, the best capture the rugged, unconventional aspects of the work (such as collecting fecal samples) alongside appealing glimpses of vets cuddling an orphaned baby ape. The featured scientists are an unusually diverse group, including black Africans and white Americans, women and men. Turner, the author of Hachiko (2004), is donating half the book's royalties to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project. Jennifer Mattson
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Review
"Spectacular and appealing photos of gorillas, scientists, and the Rwanda Preserve....An outstanding science nature title." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review )

Customer Reviews

Fascinating account of gorilla vets at work
This engaging book follows staff members of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project as they provide medical care to endangered gorillas in Rwanda. Turner combines compelling stories of individual gorillas with clear explanations of how diseases are transferred between species. Kids will be intrigued by the detective work required to diagnose gorillas from a distance. Highly recommended.

Exploring an Endangered Species
GORILLA DOCTORS takes readers into the amazing world of gorillas and introduces us to a group of dedicated veterinarians who are passionate about saving this endangered species. Pamela Turner does a fabulous job of explaining the problems the doctors face, while giving readers a sense of place for that part of the world that most of us will never see. Well illustrated with touching and informative photos of the scientists and apes.

You'll feel like you're there
A vivid portrayal of important work being done by gorilla vets in Rwanda. Written by a science writer who is also a skilled storyteller, it gives the reader a first-hand look at the plight of gorillas and what is being done to help them. Accounts of charming individual animals bring emotion to the fact-packed text.