primatologists

Presents a nonfiction picture book that chronicles the life of primatologist Mireya Mayor, and details her journey from being an NFL cheerleader to becoming a wildlife TV reporter and the leader of a scientific expedition to Madagascar. Includes an author's note, a glossary, and additional resources.

"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, and engaging back matter instructs readers on how to be more like Jane!"--.

The stories of three women who dedicated their lives to the study of primate ethology.

Highlights the life and career of primatologist Jane Goodall focusing on her work in Africa. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and photographs of her life.

"Come along with Dr. Jill Pruetz as she heads to the wilds of Africa to study chimpanzees and other primates. Through simple, accessible text in question-and-answer format and bright, friendly photography, young scientists will learn all about this exciting science career. Do all primates live in the jungle? Do primatologists live there with them? What's a primatologist's day like? Explore these questions and more!"--Provided by publisher.

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.

A biography of Jane Goodall, the world's leading expert on chimpanzees, covering her early life, the obstacles she faced, and her impact on the world.

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.

Profiles the life of Jane Goodall, the first primatologist to study wild chimpanzees in the African forest.