The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps
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Acclaimed picture book biographer Jeanette Winter has found her perfect subject: Jane Goodall, the great observer of chimpanzees. Follow Jane from her childhood in London watching a robin on her windowsill, to her years in the African forests of Gombe, Tanzania, invited by brilliant scientist Louis Leakey to observe chimps, to her worldwide crusade to save these primates who are now in danger of extinction, and their habitat. Young animal lovers and Winter's many fans will welcome this fascinating and moving portrait of an extraordinary person and the animals to whom she has dedicated her life. The Watcher was named a Best Book of the Year by the Boston Globe , Kirkus Reviews , Booklist , and the Bank Street College of Education. Review: Lovely book about Jane Goodall - Bright, colourful and informative book about Jane Goodall and her work not only with chimpanzees but also with encouraging conservation efforts. I have read this with several Year Four classes which have appreciated the book. Review: Great book and lovely - My 7 year old daughter loves to hear stories about Jane. Great book and lovely pictures
| Best Sellers Rank | 145,655 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 51 in Children's Books on Apes & Monkeys 88 in Science & Technology Biographies for Children (Books) 166 in Biographies of Women for Children |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 332 Reviews |
R**R
Lovely book about Jane Goodall
Bright, colourful and informative book about Jane Goodall and her work not only with chimpanzees but also with encouraging conservation efforts. I have read this with several Year Four classes which have appreciated the book.
J**1
Great book and lovely
My 7 year old daughter loves to hear stories about Jane. Great book and lovely pictures
F**N
Excelent
I love it!
H**.
Five Stars
My kids favourite book, over and over again we read this!
M**S
Five Stars
An inspiring book for young children. 👍😀
J**L
A perfect role model for little girls
In this day and age of commercialisation and selfishness we need role models that show the value of working for causes greater than your self. Jane Goodall is such a person, giving her life entirley to chimps, but without ever loosing sight of her humanity. This simple book walks us through her life and work in clear and simple steps. A great excuse to talk to the kids about conservation issues. Also a good companion to Me... Jane which focuses more on her early life and is aimed for slightly younger kids.
A**C
What a great book for all ages
I stumbled upon this book last weekend and I'm glad I did. The kidders in my life love it and the adults are inspired by the story. The illustrations are top notch. It arrived quickly and as promised.
E**I
Wunderschönes Buch
Das Buch hab ich als Geschenk für meine Schwester (31 Jahre) gekauft, die ein riesiger Jane Goodall Fan ist. Es ist schön verarbeitet und die Bilder sind einfach traumhaft gezeichnet. Sie schaut es sich gerne mit ihren Kindern (12 und 1) an.
R**R
👍
This book really captured my kids’ attention. They both enjoyed it (4yo, 2yo) It focuses more on her life and an overview of her work than details about chimps.
N**R
Buen libro
Libro precioso para mi hija de 4 años. Llegó muy rápido y en perfectas condiciones.
J**K
Wonderful intro to Jane Goodall
I bought this book for my almost 4 yr old daughter. She loves it. It is the boiled down version of her life and how she came to be a famous protector for her beloved apes. The text and illustrations are clear and keep the story moving at a good pace.
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