Primates in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book

by Robert W. Shumaker, Benjamin B. Beck, SHUMAKER RW.

Book Overview

The mysterious and often unpredictable world of primates is explained by Smithsonian scientists in a question-and-answer format. Primates in Question , part of the Smithsonian's popular "In Question"... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588341518
• ISBN13: 9781588341518
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Spurs human thinking about primate thinking!

Be prepared to gain a whole new perspective on our closest relatives. This excellent book introduces a thought-provoking consideration of primate intelligence, exploring tool use, language and cultures of these marvelous animals. If you are just getting interested in primates, or even if you consider yourself an expert, Robert Shumaker will give you information that will undoubtedly add to your understanding. He certainly added to mine.