The woolly monkey mysteries : the quest to save a rainforest species / Sandra Markle

Author: Markle, Sandra
Additional Titles: Woolly monkey mysteries : the quest to save a rain forest species
Published: Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2019]
Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.

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Series

Sandra Markle's science discoveries

Contents

Science stakeout -- Rainforest gardeners -- Mysteries of the woolly monkey -- Tree Top Manú Project -- Solving new mysteries -- Into the future.

Summary

Readers will learn how scientists use camera-trap technology to study woolly monkeys in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. These camera traps helped scientists discover information about the woolly monkeys' diet, behavior, and habitat. Known as the rainforest's gardeners, their activities and behaviors are essential to the survival of the trees and animals in the rainforest. Scientists must learn more to save this keystone species and protect the rainforests.

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ISBN

9781512458688 (lb : alk. paper)
1512458686 (lb : alk. paper)

Interest Age

Age 8-12.

Interest Grade

Grade 4 to 6.

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index.

Source of Acquisition

Purchased with funds from the Paterno Libraries Endowment (Campus College Libraries) ; 2018

Endowment Note

Paterno Libraries Endowment (Campus College Libraries)

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