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I Am Jane Goodall by Brad Meltzer

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I Am Jane Goodall

Brad Meltzer

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · September 6, 2016

Reading lane: Apes & Monkeys

A Biography pick for readers exploring I Am Jane Goodall.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Curiosity and Care

Jane Goodall’s childhood love of animals opens onto a life of science and advocacy.

Come here for

  • A child-friendly portrait of Goodall’s work with chimpanzees
  • A close look at empathy for animals and the case for their rights

Expect

  • Photos, comic-style illustrations, a timeline, and conversation-starting facts
  • Childhood moments that help explain the person she became

Book Details

Authors
Brad Meltzer
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
September 6, 2016
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Apes & Monkeys · Protecting the Planet
Reading lane
Apes & Monkeys

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Publisher Categories

  • Apes & Monkeys

  • Biographies of Women for Kids

  • Protecting the Planet

About This Book

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 bi...

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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!

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