Who Is Jane Goodall?

by Roberta Edwards
Who Is Jane Goodall?
Author: Roberta Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2012-11-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 110162096X
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A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age twenty-six, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Now her story comes to life in this biography with black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Who Is Jane Goodall?: A Who Was? Board Book

by Lisbeth Kaiser
Who Is Jane Goodall?: A Who Was? Board Book
Author: Lisbeth Kaiser
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2021-03-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 059322342X
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The latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. The chronology and themes of Jane Goodall's meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential scientists of our time. WHO WAS? BOARD BOOKS bring inspiring biographies to the youngest readers in an accessible and memorable way.

Seeds of Hope

by Jane Goodall
Seeds of Hope
Author: Jane Goodall
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1455554480
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From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. Seeds of Hope takes us from Goodall's home in England to her home-away-from-home in Africa, deep inside the Gombe forest, where she and the chimpanzees are enchanted by the fig and plum trees they encounter. She introduces us to botanists around the world, as well as places where hope for plants can be found, such as The Millennium Seed Bank. She shows us the secret world of plants with all their mysteries and potential for healing our bodies as well as Planet Earth. Looking at the world as an adventurer, scientist, and devotee of sustainable foods and gardening--and setting forth simple goals we can all take to protect the plants around us--Goodall delivers an enlightening story of the wonders we can find in our own backyards.

The Chimpanzee

by Jane Goodall
The Chimpanzee
Author: Jane Goodall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 12
Release: 1994
Genre: Chimpanzees
ISBN: 9781885007025
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Jane Goodall

by Dale Peterson
Jane Goodall
Author: Dale Peterson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 772
Release: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780547053561
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Peterson shows clearly and convincingly how truly remarkable Goodall's accomplishments were and how unlikely it is that anyone else could have duplicated them. This biography details how Goodall helped set radically new standards and a new intellectual style in the study of animal behavior.

Reason for Hope

by Jane Goodall
Reason for Hope
Author: Jane Goodall
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1999-12-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0446930423
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From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a poignant memoir about her spiritual epiphany and an appeal for why everyone can find a reason for hope. Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary study of chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe preserve forever altered the very, definition of humanity. Now, in a poignant and insightful memoir, Jane Goodall explores her extraordinary life and personal spiritual odyssey, with observations as profound as the knowledge she has brought back from the forest.

I am Jane Goodall

by Brad Meltzer
I am Jane Goodall
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0525428496
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This tenth book in the New York Times bestselling biography series profiles Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees. (Cover may vary) After receiving a stuffed animal chimpanzee for her first birthday, Jane Goodall's love of animals only grew. She saw what humans and animals had in common, not what makes us different, and used that to advocate for animal rights everywhere, becoming famous for her work with chimpanzees. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Jane Goodall's empathy is celebrated in this biography. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

In the Shadow of Man

by Jane Goodall
In the Shadow of Man
Author: Jane Goodall
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780618056767
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The classic study of primates.

Jane Goodall

by María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Jane Goodall
Author: María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1786032945
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Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the amazing life of Jane Goodall, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees. When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights and campaigns for environmental issues around the world. ​This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the primatologist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!