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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.
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!
From the Publisher
Thirst for Knowledge
Jane Goodall found her love of reading after many trips to the library. One book in particular changed her life: The Story of Doctor Dolittle. It was then that she knew she had to work with animals.
The Alligator Club
At twelve, she founded her own nature group: The Alligator Club. They raised money for animals, took nature walks, and wrote down everything they saw.
Gombe National Park
In 1960, Jane Goodall finally reached Gombe National Park to observe chimpanzees. This trip changed her life.
Share this Earth
Jane Goodall became a prominent expert in the behavior of chimpanzees and also their biggest advocate. She continuously works to save other endangered species as well as our collective environment.
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Read the bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series, one real hero at a time!
The perfect graduation gift, this book of heroes compiles the most inspirational content from the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series. This book spotlights female scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist. The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes. An inspiring civil rights leader that helped end public bus segregation. The man behind the happiest place on earth and the stories that kids and families love around the world.
Publisher : Rocky Pond Books
Publication date : September 6, 2016
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 0525428496
ISBN-13 : 978-0525428497
Item Weight : 9.5 ounces
Reading age : 4 – 7 years, from customers
Dimensions : 7.88 x 0.35 x 7.81 inches
Part of series : Ordinary People Change the World
Grade level : Kindergarten – 4
Best Sellers Rank: #23,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #36 in Children’s Women Biographies (Books) #45 in Children’s Environment Books (Books) #57 in Children’s Ape & Monkey Books (Books)
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