When thirteen-year-old Joey Willis, deaf since the age of six, meets Dr. Charles Mansell and his chimpanzee Sukari, who use sign language, her world blooms with possibilities but that of the chimp begins to narrow.
ten heartwarming stories of chimpanzees in the wild
Goodall, Jane
2014
A collection of stories based on the author's experiences with chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania over a period of almost forty years.
Tells the story of Jane Goodall, her childhood in England, her groundbreaking work in Africa, and her role as a globetrotting ambassador of the conservation movement.
Explores what life is like for both the chimps and workers in sanctuaries created to provide a safe environment for the chimps to live, including what goes on in these sanctuaries, fascinating facts about chimps, and more.
Jane Goodall is a celebrated scientist for her studies of chimpanzees. Before she observed chimps and helped save them from losing their home, Jane was a curious kid who loved learning about animals. She showed people that women could be scientists, and fought to follow her dream of working with wild chimps.... --adapted from back cover.
"Jim Panzee goes to a sleepover where he wants to stay up all night long to do fun activities. But one by one his friends fall asleep. How long will Jim be able to stay awake?"--Provided by publisher.
"Jim Panzee goes to a sleepover where he wants to stay up all night long to do fun activities. But one by one his friends fall asleep. How long will Jim be able to stay awake?"--Provided by publisher.
