| Jane Goodall Contributor(s): Barber, Terry (Author) |
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ISBN: 189459343X ISBN-13: 9781894593434 Publisher: Grass Roots Press OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: 428.6 |
| Lexile Measure: 400 |
| Series: Activist |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.52" W x 9.25" (0.24 lbs) 52 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jane Goodall is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. As a young girl, Jane Goodall (1934- ) dreamed of going to Africa to live with animals. Her dream came true and she spent over 25 years studying chimpanzees in the Gombe game reserve. Today, Jane Goodall is the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees. She has made a significant impact on how zoos and laboratories treat animals. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barber, Terry: - Terry Barber is the author of over 40 biographies for Grass Roots Press. Before turning to writing, he did training in both corporations and First Nations communities. Terry also co-rote and directed The Gift of Self-Esteem, a 13-part television series featured on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Terry and his wife live on Canada's west coast. |