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Who Was Jane Goodall?

by Roberta Edwards

Jane Goodall’s life and chimpanzee research

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Jane Goodall’s life and chimpanzee research

Roberta Edwards traces Jane Goodall’s path from an early interest in animals to field research in Africa, where her close observations of chimpanzees helped change scientific understanding of the animals. The account connects her work with the opportunities it opened for women in science. Black-and-white illustrations accompany the biography, giving young readers a visual element alongside its account of Goodall’s life and scientific contribution.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in biographies of scientists and explorers.
  • Children curious about chimpanzees, animal behavior, or field research.
  • Readers seeking an illustrated biography for ages 9–12.

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Jane Goodall’s life and workChimpanzee observation and scientific understandingWomen in science

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Book overview

Discover the wild history of Jane Goodall's life and work in this Who HQ biography exploring one of history's most influential scientists.

In this exceptional Who HQ biography that is accessible for young readers, the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, one of the world's most influential scientists to date, comes alive. Born in London, England, in 1934, Jane loved animals from a very young age, and made it her goal to study them in their natural habitats. So, at age twenty-six, she set off to Africa to do just that! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her.

Complete with comprehensive, age-appropriate text and black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Who HQ biography of Jane Goodall is the perfect way for young readers to learn all about one of the most influential scientists of our time in an accessible and memorable way.
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