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The Wild Life of Jane Goodall
Disney - RHCB · Print & ebook · June 9, 2015
Jane Goodall, one of the most recognized scientists in the Western world, became internationally famous because of her ability to observe and connect with another species.
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- Who it’s for
- A life in science and conservation, shaped by close attention to chimpanzees and other animals.
- Themes
- Jane Goodall’s scientific achievements, Human-animal connection, Environmental conservation
- Genres
- Biographies of Women for Kids, Apes & Monkeys, Protecting the Planet
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Jane Goodall, one of the most recognized scientists in the Western world, became internationally famous because of her ability to observe and connect with another species. A girl of humble beginnings and training, she made scientific breakthroughs thought impossible by more experienced field observers when she was only in her twenties. Then these animals shaped Jane's life.
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She began tirelessly fighting to protect the environment so that chimpanzees and other animals will continue have a place and a future on our planet. Jane Goodall continues to leave the modern world with an extraordinary legacy and has changed the scientific community forever.
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A life in science and conservation, shaped by close attention to chimpanzees and other animals.
Come here for
- Jane Goodall’s scientific breakthroughs as a young field observer
- The connection between studying animals and protecting their future
Expect
- A biography centered on observation, science, and conservation
- An account of a legacy that changed the scientific community
Where it sits
| Apes & Monkeys | 73% |
|---|---|
| Protecting the Planet | 71% |
| Biographies of Women for Kids | 58% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Apes & Monkeys
- Biographies of Women for Kids
- Animals & Zoology
- Authors
- Anita Silvey
- Publisher
- Disney - RHCB
- Published
- June 9, 2015
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Jane Goodall’s scientific achievements · Human-animal connection · Environmental conservation
- Reading lane
- Apes & Monkeys