Gorillas are gentle giants, unless a wandering silverback tries to invade the troop! This charming, first-person narrative invites readers into the central African rainforest to follow a baby gorilla's life cycle Hyperrealistic illustrations will amaze readers as they learn essential science curriculum topics. The incredible "Did You Know?" section provides a plethora of fun facts about gorillas, and the quiz allows readers an independent learning experience as they test their reading comprehension. This beautifully composed volume is rich with detail to fuel readers' critical thinking skills.