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The Watcher

Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps

Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps

By Jeanette Winter
Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

By Jeanette Winter
Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

By Jeanette Winter
Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

By Jeanette Winter
Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

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Apr 05, 2011 | ISBN 9780375867743 | 4-8 years

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    About The Watcher

    Acclaimed picture book biographer Jeanette Winter has found her perfect subject: Jane Goodall, the great observer of chimpanzees. 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 brilliant scientist Louis Leakey to observe chimps, to her worldwide crusade to save these primates who are now in danger of extinction, and their habitat. Young animal lovers and Winter’s many fans will welcome this fascinating and moving portrait of an extraordinary person and the animals to whom she has dedicated her life.

    The Watcher was named a Best Book of the Year by the Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and the Bank Street College of Education.

    About The Watcher

    Acclaimed picture book biographer Jeanette Winter has found her perfect subject: Jane Goodall, the great observer of chimpanzees. 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 brilliant scientist Louis Leakey to observe chimps, to her worldwide crusade to save these primates who are now in danger of extinction, and their habitat. Young animal lovers and Winter’s many fans will welcome this fascinating and moving portrait of an extraordinary person and the animals to whom she has dedicated her life.

    The Watcher was named a Best Book of the Year by the Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and the Bank Street College of Education.

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    About Jeanette Winter

    Jeanette Winter, whose My Name is Georgia was a Publishers Weekly Best Book among other accolades, lives in Pipe Creek, Texas.

    About Jeanette Winter

    Jeanette Winter, whose My Name is Georgia was a Publishers Weekly Best Book among other accolades, lives in Pipe Creek, Texas.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Apr 05, 2011 | 48 Pages | 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375867743

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Apr 05, 2011 | 48 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375985836

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    Praise

    Starred Review, Booklist, March 1, 2011:
    “An author’s note rounds out this beautiful celebration of one of the world’s most influential animal advocates.”


    Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2011:
    “This gorgeous, accessible biography allows young readers to absorb the significance of Jane’s tireless research, her groundbreaking discoveries and important work protecting Africa’s land and animals.”

    Awards

    Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice WINNER 2011

    Junior Library Guild Selection WINNER 2011

    Kirkus Reviews Best ChildrenÂ’s Books WINNER 2011

    ALA Notable Children’s Book NOMINEE

    Bank Street Child Study Children’s Book Award NOMINEE

    National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children NOMINEE

    South Carolina Children’s Book Award NOMINEE

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