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.
"Marie Arana tells the stories of three people in contemporary Latin America whose lives emblemize the three powerful historical forces that still shape Latin America: mineral exploitation (silver), violence (sword), and the Church (stone)"--Provided by publisher.
A biography of Hank Aaron, the last Negro League player to move into the big leagues, covering his childhood in a small Alabama town, his accomplishments as a baseball player, and the impact he continues to have today.