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Traveling Photographer
Breakfast in the Rainforest: A Visit with Mountain Gorillas
A photographer shares a rare glimpse of mountain gorillas in the wild — and inspires readers to help protect them.
Powerful but shy, the African mountain gorilla struggles for survival in the rainforests of Uganda's national parks. Follow wildlife photographer Richard Sobol on an arduous journey to these hidden habitats and take 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 us 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.
Powerful but shy, the African mountain gorilla struggles for survival in the rainforests of Uganda's national parks. Follow wildlife photographer Richard Sobol on an arduous journey to these hidden habitats and take 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 us 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.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published October 14, 2008
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About the author
Richard Sobol
18 books7 followersRichard Sobol, an author and award-winning photographer, is the creator of the Traveling Photographer series of children’s books. When not traveling, he is home in Massachusetts with his family.
"Though my fashion choices usually center around denim, I was intrigued by the process of silk-making. I was fascinated when I learned that some of the world’s most expensive clothing comes from a worm!" — Richard Sobol
"Though my fashion choices usually center around denim, I was intrigued by the process of silk-making. I was fascinated when I learned that some of the world’s most expensive clothing comes from a worm!" — Richard Sobol
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August 31, 2019
Way, way too detailed to be considered a juvenile nonfiction book. Probably a great book for adults.
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October 2, 2011Acquired: Borrowed a copy through Inter-Library Loan.
Reason for Reading: I am reading the author's entire backlist with my son and discussing the life of a photographer/photojournalist as a career option while doing so.
This is the first book in the author's "Traveling Photographer" series and the one we least enjoyed. For a book about gorillas it takes until well past the middle of the book for a gorilla to be seen. This caused my son to loose interest in the narrative, which I found to be interesting but hardly that entertaining. Sobol certainly talks about the mountain gorillas a lot giving the reader plenty of information and we are led with him through his uncomfortable trip through the rainforest to find them; with lots of pictures of his guides in the rainforest and panoramic views of the scenery. The pictures near the end of the book when we finally meet the gorillas have been laid out in photo album/scrapbook style with brief captions so as not to take away from the photos themselves. This is a unique visual presentation, especially since by this time the reader is more than ready to see a gorilla. Overall, an interesting book, which I found more to my liking than did my son, who lost interest quite early, even though he does like gorillas. The other thing that perplexed me was the afterward by Leonardo DiCaprio. It's content is a repetition of the mountain gorilla's need for conserving its species (found in the book) and then reads like an advertisement for the book. There is no call for this afterward and that it is written by an actor hardly adds credibility.
Reason for Reading: I am reading the author's entire backlist with my son and discussing the life of a photographer/photojournalist as a career option while doing so.
This is the first book in the author's "Traveling Photographer" series and the one we least enjoyed. For a book about gorillas it takes until well past the middle of the book for a gorilla to be seen. This caused my son to loose interest in the narrative, which I found to be interesting but hardly that entertaining. Sobol certainly talks about the mountain gorillas a lot giving the reader plenty of information and we are led with him through his uncomfortable trip through the rainforest to find them; with lots of pictures of his guides in the rainforest and panoramic views of the scenery. The pictures near the end of the book when we finally meet the gorillas have been laid out in photo album/scrapbook style with brief captions so as not to take away from the photos themselves. This is a unique visual presentation, especially since by this time the reader is more than ready to see a gorilla. Overall, an interesting book, which I found more to my liking than did my son, who lost interest quite early, even though he does like gorillas. The other thing that perplexed me was the afterward by Leonardo DiCaprio. It's content is a repetition of the mountain gorilla's need for conserving its species (found in the book) and then reads like an advertisement for the book. There is no call for this afterward and that it is written by an actor hardly adds credibility.
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March 23, 2010A photographer captures his experiences in central Africa with the gorillas as well as the citizens in that part of the country.
The features of this book are very important and would really help children learn. There are so many pictures that help show the culture found in central Africa as well as the type of environment that is found there. The pictures show the rainforest in true fashion and the pictures of the gorillas are all while they are in the rainforest. Other features that are very important in the book are in the back of the book with the gorilla facts, websites for more information and the glossary. These features help promote exploration, especially with the websites, and they try to get children to learn more through their own discoveries.
The features of this book are very important and would really help children learn. There are so many pictures that help show the culture found in central Africa as well as the type of environment that is found there. The pictures show the rainforest in true fashion and the pictures of the gorillas are all while they are in the rainforest. Other features that are very important in the book are in the back of the book with the gorilla facts, websites for more information and the glossary. These features help promote exploration, especially with the websites, and they try to get children to learn more through their own discoveries.
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