Jane Goodall: A Biography

Even as a young girl, Jane Goodall was fascinated with animals. As she grew older, she would have the opportunity to begin her research on chimpanzees under the guidance of notable anthropologist Louis Leakey. With Leakey's encouragement and support, Goodall pursued her Ph.D. and began research at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania. It was there that she would make significant discoveries regarding chimpanzee behaviors. These discoveries, along with her tireless efforts for conservation, have led to numerous awards during her career of over 40 years.

Goodall's life is revealed from her earlier days growing up in England and the influence of her mother, to her experiences living and observing chimpanzees in Africa, and her undying efforts to promote conservation of wildlife. A timeline lists important events in her life, and a bibliography of print and electronic sources provides suggested readings for students and general readers.

ISBN-13: 9780313331398

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Publication Date: 08-30-2005

Pages: 172

Product Dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.44(d)

Age Range: 14 - 17 Years

Series: Greenwood Biographies Series

Meg Greene is a freelance writer. She has written numerous biographies of historical and popular culture figures, including Mother Teresa: A Biography (Greenwood, 2004) and Pope John Paul II: A Biography (Greenwood, 2003).

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Timeline
A Child of Destiny
Africa Calls
A Momentous Meeting
The Hidden World of the Chimpanzee
Gombe
The Banana Club
The Jourbaney Deepens
Expanding Horizons
Money, Murder, and Mourbaning
The Celebrity and the Crusader
Bibliography
Index

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