Jane Goodall (Women in Science)

Learn how Jane Goodall overcame the skepticism of the scientific community in order to revolutionize our understanding of chimpanzees.

Women in Science series takes a highly visual approach to telling the stories of important women scientists. Features include bite-sized text telling the story of a scientist's life, groundbreaking works, and legacy for young readers (Ages 7-8).Jane Goodall is regarded as the world's leading expert on chimpanzees. Learn about her passion for animals and the patience she had to study them over long periods in their natural habitat. This book tells Jane's story: her childhood in England, her groundbreaking work in Africa, and her role as a globetrotting ambassador of the conservation movement.

Alex Woolf studied history at Essex University, England. He is the author of many books for children on science topics, including titles in the bestselling You Wouldn’t Want To Live Without series.