The Heart of the Beast: Eight Great Gorilla Stories

"The Heart Of The Beast: Eight Great Gorilla Stories" by animal enthusiast Nancy Roe Pimm (who once worked as a docent at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio, giving tours of the zoo and eventually serving as an animal handler at local school assemblies) has compiled eight true stories featuring well-known gorillas that reveal the ability of these powerful animals to be caring, communicating, protecting, and grieving. Mostly docile animals that like to spend their days caring for and playing with their young, foraging for plants, and even 'singing', children will learn about the history, behaviors and nature of these largest members of the ape family. Replete with facts and anecdotes, expertly illustrated with color photography, "The Heart Of The Beast" is a fun and informative addition recommended for inclusion into family, elementary school, and community library Pets & Wildlife collections.

My family thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was informative yet written in terms we could understand. My youngest son read it twice.

This is a great book for readers of any age. Even if you don't think you have a particular interest in gorillas, you cannot help but become more interested as you read these stories. They are informative,surprising, and even touching. I found myself teary-eyed after reading some of these gorillas' stories. This is not a book for children only -- adults will enjoy it just as much. The stories and facts are broken into short sections, so it's very easy to pick up and put down if you don't have a lot of time to read all at once. You will probably find yourself wanting to go to your local zoo to observe the gorillas after learning more about them in this book.