Gorillas – by Patricia Brennan Demuth

This is a great first science book about gorillas. At the beginning, it brings up King Kong and the way he was portrayed in the movies, as aggressive and destructive. Many children who watched the movie did not like the ending, which is why this book is a great new introduction. Also, the author builds on the background knowledge of most children’s associations with gorillas/ King Kong. It breaks the misconceptions and tells a beautiful story about gorillas. Their life, the way they raise their babies, their behavior, their abilities, etc. This is just a great read for all children who want to learn more about gorillas.