This nonfiction Level 1 "Blast Off Reader" is part of the "Animal Safari" series, designed for early readers. Unique characteristics of chimps, how they live in groups, their behaviors, food, and body parts are all presented in this short text. The text is simple, but will expand vocabularies. Each page provides new details about chimpanzees, but also has an accompanying photograph to help the reader comprehend the text. The photography is stellar and really shows readers what chimps look like up close and in action. Certain words are in bold print and these are defined in the glossary. The book also includes a table of contents, index, a list of books to read further on the topic, and step-by-step instructions to assist in finding out about chimpanzees on the Internet. This book is a hi-interest and low-ability leveled book, so early readers who enjoy nonfiction, will find it accessible. Highly recommended for guided reading, science classes, and libraries. Reviewer: Marcie Flinchum Atkins
