Meltzer, Brad

Summary: Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Bio I Am Goodall

Edison, Erin.

Summary: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the well-known English primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2013

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOO

Ottaviani, Jim

Summary: Introduces the lives and work of three eminent primatologists, sharing insights into their educations under mentor Louis Leakey while exploring their pivotal contributions to twentieth-century natural science.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Square Fish, First Second 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 OTT

Pettit, Jayne.

Summary: A biography of the zoologist focussing on her work with the chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania.

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Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 1999

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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB GOODALL PET

Meltzer, Brad

Summary: Uses Jane Goodall's life to teach young readers to care for all living creatures.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BRD

Winter, Jeanette.

Summary: A brief biography about Jane Goodall.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade Books 2011

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590.92 WIN

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE WIN

Robbins, Dean

Summary: "Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an scientific trailblazer. The second book in an exciting new nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Jane Goodall focuses on Jane's lifelong mission to understand the chimpanzees and protect the planet. Hatem Aly's spot-on comic illustrations bring this icon to life,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOO

Felix, Rebecca

Summary: "All animals deserve safety. But sometimes they are mistreated and misunderstood.Jane Goodall studies chimpanzees and works to protect their habitats. Look inside to follow Goodall on her journey to become a primate expert"--P. [4] of cover.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOO

Montgomery, Heather L.

Summary: "A science educator honors children's curiosity and pockets full of "stuff" by introducing nine scientists who collected natural treasures when they were young. Collecting, sorting, and playing with shells, stones, and other objects taught these young people how to observe, classify, and discover"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 MON

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MON