A whirlwind tour of new ideas and findings about animal emotions, based on De Waal's renowned studies of the social and emotional lives of chimpanzees, bonobos, and other primates. De Waal discusses facial expressions, animal sentience and consciousness, Mama's life and death, the emotional side of human politics, and the illusion of free will. He distinguishes between emotions and feelings, all the while emphasizing the continuity between our species...

Told simultaneously from the perspective of humans and chimpanzees, set in a Vermont home and a Florida primate research facility, this book explores the simple truths that transcend species, the meaning of family, the lure of belonging, and the capacity for survival.

Arthur views his little sister in a different light after receiving a revealing letter from his pen pal.

Although Arthur loses the Super Chimp Club contest, his pupil, sister Violet, wins the first grade reading competition and a prize for them both.

When Violet has a numbers problem and Arthur is penniless, they go into business and solve both problems.

Profiles the life of the primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment.

Arthur decides to sell his old toys but is reluctant to part with his old bear.

Being a brainy beast is just one of the things that make chimpanzees superstars! Did you know chimps make their own tool kits or that a chimp is as tall as an average woman? This fun and fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about chimpanzees. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

"This biography for children trace's Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. What do we know today about these animals in terms of language, speech, tool use, and DNA?...

Introduces chimpanzees, including where they live, what they eat, how they communicate, and more.