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1) Me-- Jane
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Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A profile of British primatologist Jane Goodall. In Jane's Journey, we travel with her across several continents, from her childhood home in England, to the Gombe National Park in Tanzania where she began her groundbreaking research and where she still returns every year to enjoy the company of the chimpanzees that made her famous. An inspiring portrait of the private person behind the world-famous icon, featuring a wide range of interviews and spectacular...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (106 min) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
America's lost mustangs - famed 'horse whisperer' Pat Parelli journeys to find the last descendants of America's first mustangs, isolated for centuries in the rural Southwest. Jane Goodall: my life with chimpanzees - provides an intimate yet sweeping portrait of the extraordinary woman who, in 1960, went alone into the heart of Africa at the age of 26.
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Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.
Description
Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote,...
10) Jane
Publisher
National Geographic Documentary Films
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
An interview with Jane Goodall, who spent several decades studying chimpanzees in their natural habitat in Tanzania's Gombe National Park, and a look back over her life and career as a primatologist, animal rights advocate, and environmental activist.
11) Jane Goodall
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the zoologist who studied and cared for chimpanzees.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Drawing on decades of work that has helped expand our understanding of what it means to be human and what we all need to do to help build a better world, the book touches on vital questions, including: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Description
"This biography for children will trace Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. What do we know today about these animals in terms of language, speech, tool use, and...
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Description
Jane Goodall loved animals from the time she was a child. She studied in Africa, and then traveled to Tanzania to learn all about chimpanzees. She befriended the chimpanzees, learning important things we didn't know about how they make and use tools--andthat they aren't vegetarians! After decades of study, Jane works today to inspire people to conserve the environment and protect animals. Kate Coombs' engaging narrative and Seth Lucas' captivating...
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Series
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Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Description
"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...
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