Helping hands : how monkeys assist people who are disabled /

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by Haldane, Suzanne.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Dutton Children's Books, (New York :) Physical details: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 23 x 25 cm. Subject(s): Monkeys as aids for the handicapped --Juvenile literature. | Capuchin monkeys --Juvenile literature. | Quadriplegics --Rehabilitation --Juvenile literature. | Physically handicapped teenagers --Rehabilitation --Juvenile literature. | Monkeys as aids for the handicapped. | Monkeys --Training. | Capuchin monkeys. | Quadriplegics --Rehabilitation. | Physically handicapped --Rehabilitation. | Monkeys-training | Capuchin monkeys | Quadriplegics-rehabilitation Year : 1991 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Parkdale Elementary School 362.4 HAL Available

A photo-essay focusing on a teenager with quadriplegia and his capuchin monkey, illustrating how capuchins are trained to provide help and companionship to people who are disabled.