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    Breakfast in the Rainforest

    A Visit with Mountain Gorillas

    Part of Traveling Photographer

    Author Richard Sobol
    Afterword by Leonardo DiCaprio
    Photographs by Richard Sobol
    Paperback
    $8.99 US
    Candlewick
    9.94"W x 9.06"H x 0.18"D   | 7 oz | 70 per carton
    On sale Aug 24, 2010 | 48 Pages | 9780763651343
    Age 6-9 years | Grades 1-4
    Reading Level: Lexile 1180L | Fountas & Pinnell U
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    "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.
    "Sobol’s photographs give readers an idea of the land and people he encounters on the bumpy eight-hour ride on mountain roads to the village near the park, and suggest his struggles through the forest. But the photo-album centerpiece of this chronicle is worth his effort: Mothers, children and impressive, full-grown silverback males stare out through the vegetation at the reader. Attractive design using a generic African pattern enhances the presentation. First in a planned Traveling Photographer series, this will delight armchair explorers and animal lovers." —Kirkus Reviews
    Richard Sobol took the photographs that illustrate CONSTRUCTION ZONE by Cheryl Willis Hudson. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.
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    "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.

    Praise

    "Sobol’s photographs give readers an idea of the land and people he encounters on the bumpy eight-hour ride on mountain roads to the village near the park, and suggest his struggles through the forest. But the photo-album centerpiece of this chronicle is worth his effort: Mothers, children and impressive, full-grown silverback males stare out through the vegetation at the reader. Attractive design using a generic African pattern enhances the presentation. First in a planned Traveling Photographer series, this will delight armchair explorers and animal lovers." —Kirkus Reviews

    Author

    Richard Sobol took the photographs that illustrate CONSTRUCTION ZONE by Cheryl Willis Hudson. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.
    Richard Sobol View titles by Richard Sobol

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