primatologists

A simple biography of the woman best known for her years studying chimpanzees in Africa.

Profiles the work of Dian Fossey who dedicated her life to studying and protecting the mountain gorillas of central Africa and examines her efforts to establish a research center at Karisoke, her struggles against a hostile Rwandan government and poachers, and her determination to bring international attention to the plight of the gorilla.

Introduces children to the life of Jane Goodall, discussing her childhood, years living in Africa, work with chimpanzees, marriage, and other related topics.

Presents the letters of wildlife researcher Jane Goodall spanning 1966-99, the period during which she made disturbing discoveries about chimpanzee behavior--warfare and murder among them--gave birth to a son, divorced and remarried, dealt with the guerrilla-kidnapping of some of her students, and suffered the loss of her second husband to cancer.

Details the early life of English naturalist Jane Goodall through letters and travel diaries from her childhood, to her education at Oxford, to her historic trip to Africa where she meets Louis Leakey and begins her work with Chimpanzees.

Tells the life story of English primatologist Jane Goodall, describing her start as a scientist, her observation of and discoveries about chimpanzees in the wild, and her work to protect primates.

Simple text and photos explore the life of British scientist Jane Goodall, covering her study of chimpanzees and efforts to protect them.

Portrays the experiences of the American woman zoologist who came to Central Africa in 1966 to study the mountain gorillas.

An account of a young woman's experience in the jungles of Borneo, living with orangutans, researching their habits, and protecting them from poachers.

Profiles the life of the scientist who studied mountain gorillas in central Africa and worked to ensure their survival.