Nonfiction Monkey

Considered one of China's great classical novels, Wu Ch'êng-ên's Journey to the West was translated by Arthur Waley in abridged form as Monkey in 1942 and has delighted English readers ever since. It is a riveting adventure story about a priest's quest to obtain holy Buddhist scriptures for the Tang emperor; joining him on this rollicking journey: Sandy, Pigsy, and the mischievous monkey king, Sun Wukong, whose flying cloud and magic cudgel are never far from his infamous deeds.

Night Monkey and Day Monkey's worlds are as different as … night and day! What one fears, the other loves, what one understands only confuses the other. But in learning about each other's opposite worlds, they also learn to be the best of friends. Boisterous and rhythmic fun from Julia Donaldson, the creator of The Gruffalo. Read by Imelda Staunton.

A hilarious insider's glimpse behind the scenes of DLJ, one of the hottest investment banks on Wall Street. Newly graduated business students John Rolfe and Peter Troob thought life at a major investment banking firm would be a dream come true. But they discovered Wall Street employees to be...

This book is my philosophy, a combination of stoicism, existentialism, Platonism, and Daoism, written (mostly) in the style of a classical Taoist text for no other reason than that it amused me and seemed like a good idea at the time. I hope this unique and exotic style allows you see my perspectives on values, politics, society, wisdom, and religion with fresh eyes and an open mind. My goal was to make an accessible book filled with (hopefully) timeless wisdom that I could proudly point to as an explanation of what I believe, why I believe it, and why you should consider it as well.

Gorillas are the largest primates in the world! These gentle mammals roam through the jungle, living in big groups as they search for fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Climb through the trees to learn all about these strong, social primates.

Monkeys live in trees. But where do other animals live?

Capuchins are cute and clever members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these pink-faced primates.

Many people often use the terms “ape” and “monkey” interchangeably. In fact, many people will also refer to apes as monkeys and likewise refer to monkeys as apes. While it is important to note that apes and monkeys are both considered primates, they have many definite differences. The easiest and quickest way to tell monkeys and apes apart is by looking for a tail. Most monkeys have tails, while all apes do not have tails. Apes tend to live longer than monkeys, and they are also normally larger than monkeys.

The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey is a series of children's books. The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey: Numbers and Colours explores early number and colour recognition. In this unique version you can learn British Sign Language Finger Spellings for numbers and colours with the help from Fluffy Monkey and his friends.

Our world is marked by unprecedented degrees of multiculturalism, ethnic diversity, social shifts, international collaboration, and technology-driven changes. The changes are profound, especially when you consider the unchecked decline in the influence, size, and social standing of the church...

Known for their wild hair, tamarin monkeys are an at-risk member of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these endangered primates.

Long-limbed spider monkeys are noisy members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behaviors, learn the facts on these tree-swinging primates.

Howler monkeys spend most of their lives in the trees. Learn about these noisy monkeys and their habitats in Howler Monkeys.

Known for their funky noses, mandrills are colorful members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these land-dwelling monkeys.

Do you want to be amazed by ape and monkey pictures? Let's see color photos of apes and monkeys! You and your child will find pictures of apes and monkeys with short, simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Apes and Monkeys: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is Book 31 in the Kids Learn with Pictures Series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of apes and monkeys.

Does your child love monkeys? Then this lively, fast-paced and informative book will enchant them! It will appeal to children of all ages! Monkeys are endlessly fascinating. Their playful antics, expressive faces and social nature enchant kids and adults alike.

What's that blue-faced animal with the pushed-in nose? It's a snub-nosed monkey! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about snub-nosed monkeys, including where they live and the story behind their strange features. Each audiobook features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. It is sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey: Alphabet. Learn your ABCs with Fluffy Monkey and friends. Help your child recognize and learn the whole of the alphabet with bright colorful pictures in an easy to read format. Can you find some of the characters in The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey series in the alphabet? Enjoy and have fun with your child learning the alphabet with The Adventures of Fluffy Monkey: Alphabet.

Golden lion tamarins are found only in Brazilian forests. These small, remarkable monkeys once had plenty of space to roam and claim family territories. But years of deforestation caused their numbers to shrink. They were in serious danger of becoming extinct. To help, scientists studied the animals in zoo settings. But they faced several mysteries. Why weren't golden lion tamarins reproducing in zoos? If scientists reintroduced zoo-raised tamarins to the wild, would those monkeys survive?

I Want to Be a Monkey is a fun and entertaining way of sharing time and knowledge with young people. All children dream of being different things. Many of those things are subjects in this book. So do they want to be a monkey? I think so :)