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Author
Pub. Date
2001.
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
Dr. Jane Goodall provides an account of her life studying chimpanzees at the Gombe National Park in Tanzania, and shares what she has learned from her observations. Includes photographs and discussion of ways to protect the chimpanzees and their habitats.
5) Chimpanzees
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of chimpanzees.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Acclaimed picture book biographer Jeanette Winter has found her perfect subject: Jane Goodall, the great observer of chimpanzees. Follow Jane from her childhood in London watching a robin on her windowsill, to her years in the African forests of Gombe, Tanzania, invited by brilliant scientist Louis Leakey to observe chimps, to her worldwide crusade to save these primates who are now in danger of extinction, and their habitat. Young animal lovers and...
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
Description
"This biography for children will trace Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. What do we know today about these animals in terms of language, speech, tool use, and...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"When the United States was scrambling to catch up to the Soviets after their successful launch of Sputnik, they didn't turn to Mercury Seven astronauts Alan Shepard and John Glenn. Rather, they began bringing chimpanzees to Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico for a top-secret program. The goal? To do everything America needed to make space travel safe for humans and beat the Soviets. Based on extensive research and interviews with living members...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Jane Goodall, and her work with chimpanzees. It covers Goodall's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work in Africa."--
11) WITH LOVE
Author
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
Ten heartwarming stories of chimpanzees in the wild from acclaimed naturalist Jane Goodall.
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