Me…Jane

By Patrick McDonnell

Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of “a life living with and helping all animals,” until one day she finds that her dream has come true. With anecdotes taken directly from her autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young–and young at heart. 1-6 years

Chimpanzee Children of Gombe

By Jane Goodall, Photographs by Michael Neugebauer

This book is filled with photos of many of the chimpanzee babies, toddlers, and young adults that live in the Gombe National Park in Tanzania, where the Jane Goodall research center is located. Dr. Goodall has campaigned unceasingly for the protection of the chimpanzee—now an endangered species—and this moving, personal account will educate readers about the many threats to the animals in the wild and inspire readers of all ages to join in her vital work. 5-7 years

Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees

By Sarah Albee, Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali

Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the worlds expert on chimpanzees, in this early reader biography. 

She was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and discovered amazing facts about their behaviors. What she learned forever changed how people look at these animals.

Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Jane Goodall’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes a timeline and photos all about the life of this inspiring scientist.  Preschool – 3rd Grade

You Are a Star Jane Goodall

By Dean Robbins, Illustrated by Hatem Aly

Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an scientific trailblazer. 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 back matter instructs readers on how to be more like Jane! 5-7 years

The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps

By Jeannette Winter

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 the brilliant scientist Louis Leakey to observe chimps, to her worldwide crusade to save these primates, who are now in danger of extinction. Young animal lovers will welcome this moving portrait of an extraordinary person and the animals to whom she has dedicated her life. 4-8 years

Jane Goodall: A Life with Chimpanzees

By Anita Ganeri

Bring history home and meet some of the world’s greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of a famous researcher who studied chimpanzees. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.

In July 1960, Jane Goodall went into the wilderness in Tanzania to study chimpanzees. For years she camped out with the chimps, observing their behavior and making amazing discoveries! Jane had always been fascinated by animals and knew she wanted to make learning more about them her life’s work. Find out how this girl who loved animals became one of history’s greatest trailblazers! Grades 3-7

Who Is Jane Goodall?

By Roberta Edwards, Illustrated by John O’Brien

A life in the wild! 

Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age twenty-six, off she went to Africa! 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. Now her story comes to life in this biography with black-and-white illustrations throughout. 8-12 years

Who Is Jane Goodall? A Board Book

By Lisbeth Kaiser, Illustrated by Stanley Chow

The chronology and themes of Jane Goodall’s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential scientists of our time. 2-4 years

Jane Goodall: Biography for Kids

By William Rice

In 1900, an estimated 1 million chimpanzees lived in the wild.  Today, there are only about 340,000. Jane Goodall spent years observing, interacting with, and studying chimpanzees. Her true story is in this easy-to-read, picture-filled biography for kids. She is a wonderful example of how to work hard and follow your dreams. 7-9 years

Jane Goodall Champion for Chimpanzees

By Jodie Shepherd

Jane Goodall loved animals from the time she was a young girl. She dreamed of going to Africa to see the wildlife that lived there. After getting her wish, Goodall went on to become one of the most respected primatologists in the world. Her many discoveries changed the way we look at and treat chimpanzees. 4-7 years

Jane Goodall: Researcher Who Champions Chimpanzees

By Mike Venezia

This biography of Jane Goodall is perfect for young readers, developing scientists, and critical thinkers. It contains cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of sketches and notebooks.  7-9 years

Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and Birute Galdikas

By Jim Ottaivani, Illustrated by Maris Wicks

Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and Birute Galdiakas were all students of the great Louis Leakey. Each made profound contributions to primatology―and to our own understanding of ourselves.  Primates, a graphic novel, is an accessible, entertaining, and informative look at the field of primatology and at the lives of three of the most remarkable women scientists of the twentieth century. 12-18 years

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