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Who Is Jane Goodall?

Part of Who Was?

Author Roberta Edwards
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On sale Feb 02, 2016 | 1 Hour and 6 Minutes | 9780451482631
Grades 3-7
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Discover the wild history of Jane Goodall’s life and work in this Who HQ biography exploring one of history’s most influential scientists.

In this exceptional Who HQ biography that is accessible for young readers, the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most influential scientists to date, comes alive. Born in London, England, in 1934, Jane loved animals from a very young age, and made it her goal to study them in their natural habitats. So, at age twenty-six, she set off to Africa to do just that! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her.

Complete with comprehensive, age-appropriate text, this Who HQ biography of Jane Goodall is the perfect way for young readers to learn all about one of the most influential scientists of our time in an accessible and memorable way.
Roberta Edwards has written several books for young readers, including a number in the "Who Was?" series. She lives in New York, New York. View titles by Roberta Edwards

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Discover the wild history of Jane Goodall’s life and work in this Who HQ biography exploring one of history’s most influential scientists.

In this exceptional Who HQ biography that is accessible for young readers, the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most influential scientists to date, comes alive. Born in London, England, in 1934, Jane loved animals from a very young age, and made it her goal to study them in their natural habitats. So, at age twenty-six, she set off to Africa to do just that! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her.

Complete with comprehensive, age-appropriate text, this Who HQ biography of Jane Goodall is the perfect way for young readers to learn all about one of the most influential scientists of our time in an accessible and memorable way.

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Roberta Edwards has written several books for young readers, including a number in the "Who Was?" series. She lives in New York, New York. View titles by Roberta Edwards

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