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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The orangutan The orangutan Ruth Ashby Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the orangutan, including information on why the species is threatened and what is being done to save it. OL15838879W
Orangutan Orangutan Stephen Brend Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of orangutans, as well as the threats they face and efforts to protect them. Includes glossary and suggestions for related ac… OL16026541W
The last notebook of Leonardo The last notebook of Leonardo B. B. Wurge Ten-year-old Jeremy's father, a genius inventor, turns himself into a giant orangutan and takes his son on an epic journey to discover the secrets of Leonardo Da Vinci. OL16113402W
Rainforest rescue Rainforest rescue Jan Burchett Twins Ben and Zoe are sent to the jungles of Borneo to rescue an orangutan and save his refuge from illegal logging. OL16175827W
Orangutans Orangutans Lynn M. Stone Describes the habitat, lifestyle, infancy, predators, relationship with humans, and future of this great ape. OL1801768W
Orangutans up close Orangutans up close Carmen Bredeson "Provides an up-close look at orangutans for new readers"--Provided by publisher. OL1847749W
Orangutans Orangutans Mae Woods Describes the physical appearance and the behavior of the ape with the long red hair and the long arms that nearly touch the ground. OL19026052W
The orangutan The orangutan Carl R. Green Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the orangutan. OL19042483W
Little Bobo saves the day Little Bobo saves the day Hans De Beer,Serena Romanelli Bobo's uncle has warned him that humans are dangerous, but when Uncle Darwin gets sick and needs medicine, the young orangutan braves an encounter with a little boy. OL1953200W
Little Bobo Little Bobo Hans De Beer,Serena Romanelli When a strange object falls off a truck passing through the jungle, a bored young orangutan discovers that he can make wonderful sounds with it and in time his family and the other jungle animals com… OL1953202W
The intimate ape The intimate ape Shawn Thompson The author brings together a global assemblage of primatologists, conservationists, and volunteers to reveal the intricate life of these majestic orangutans. OL19858770W
Orangutan Orangutan Lynne Cherry A look at orangutans in the rain forest as they swing through the treetops and care for their babies. OL2139902W
Orangutan Houdini Orangutan Houdini Laurel Neme This is the true story of Fu Manchu, an adult male orangutan, who relishes outsmarting his friend, zookeeper Jerry Stones. OL24738779W
Bo the orangutan Bo the orangutan Georgeanne Irvine Text and photographs present baby orangutans in the zoo as they are cared for by a human "mother." OL3959529W
Among the orangutans Among the orangutans Evelyn Gallardo Describes the life and research of Biruté Galdikas, prominent expert on the behavior of orangutans in the wild. OL4298173W
At the Singapore Zoo At the Singapore Zoo Telma Robin Ah Meng the orangutan and Wilma the elephant both live at the Singapore Zoo and have interesting experiences. OL4483814W
Orangutans, the red apes Orangutans, the red apes Kay McDearmon Discusses the habitat, physical characteristics, lifestyle, and feeding and mating habits of orangutans, with chapters on their history, legends, and life in the zoo. OL5104123W
Orangutan, endangered ape Orangutan, endangered ape Aline Amon An account of one orangutan's life in the rain forest is interwoven with both factual and mythical information about these great apes which have become an endangered species. OL6338482W
Orly the orangutan Orly the orangutan Jon Resnick Orly the orangutan is your guide on this exciting adventure through his natural habitat and daily activities. Learn what you can do to help protect the endangered orangutan population OL8670618W