Geniuses of Science: Jane Goodall

III. Jane Goodall: The Chimanzees’ Best Friend.

Jane Goodall is one of the most important figures in the history of primatology. On the journey of this volume the reader gains an understanding of the contents of Jane’s decades of studying chimpanzees and her main discoveries, whilst also learning about key values, such as the respect of animal life and environment.

 

About the series:

Geniuses of Science is a biographical series of scientists and inventors that aims to bring children closer to those great figures who with their study, discipline and knowledge have contributed to the development and the quality of life of our society. Each biography portays the characters’ socio-historical contexts in order to allow young readers today to comprehensively characterise the historical periods.

Narrative and style of text and images, as well as the balance between the two, are appropriate for school children between 8 and 11 years old – ideal for pedagogic purposes at school but also an enjoyable read at home.