The Story of Jane Goodall
An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

Just finished my 2020 Book-Year in Review BookTube Video - Click the link to see my recs!The Written ReviewWhen she was just one and a half, Jane took a handful of earthworms to bed with her. As soon as Jane's mom explained that worms need soil to live, Jane ran outside and returned......more

This illustrated biography for young readers introduces Jane Goodall to children, covering her childhood, scientific career, family, and work as an activist. I learned multiple things that I didn't know, and appreciated the well-paced, clearly communicated information. The book covers environmental......more

Growing up, when I was bored I would delve into my father's National Geographic collection. He built a long shelf in the basement with the magazines ordered by year and month. I was fascinated by the stories of Jane Goodall and her chimpanzees that used tools. I remember when she married her photogr......more

This is a nicely illustrated biography of the illustrious Jane Goodall geared toward new readers. It has great facts, and I love that it includes a photo of Jane and Jubilee. While this book might be a good introduction to a textbook-feel, I worry that for a person who's just learning to read, the p......more

[URL not allowed] AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Susan B. Katz is a Board Certified Educator with a quarter century of experience, an award winning bilingual author, and a popular speaker. When not writing, she can be found working as the executive director of ConnectingAuthors.org, a natio......more