Winter, J. The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life With the Chimps. Schwartz & Wade, 2011. 48 pages. HC $17.99 ISBN 9780375867743 Summary 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. Age Range: 4-8 years old Awards Won: Booklist Children's Editor's Choice (2011), Junior Library Guild Selection (2011), Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books (2011) Review This book is a great first introduction to the life of the amazing scientist Jane Goodall and her immense love for the chimpanzees. Beautiful illustrations and simple text help to immerse even the youngest readers into Jane Goodall's world, from her childhood in London, to her conservation work in Africa. A wonderful way to highlight just some of what scientists and naturalists do. Themes Nature, Conservation, Scientists, Animals, Chimpanzees Application There are so many great ways to use this book. It can be a good pick for Earth Day, or for a nature or conservation themed storytime and it can also be used for Women's History Month to celebrate a wonderful female scientist! After reading the book, librarians can then ask children about being a scientist and what kind of animals they would want to watch if they ever became a "watcher." Read-alikes McDonnell, Patrick. (2011). Me....Jane. Hopkins, H. Joseph. (2013). The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Lady Changed a City Forever. References Simon & Schuster. (2017). The watcher: Jane Goodall's life with the chimps. Retrieved from http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/205019/the-watcher-by-jeanette-winter-illustrated-by-jeanette-winter/9780375867743/ Unknown. (n.d.). The watcher: Jane Goodall's life with the chimps [Book Cover]. Retrieved from images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/513uYzGe97L._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg Unknown. (n.d.). Jane Goodall [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://myhero.com/images/earthkeeper/goodall/goodall.jpg
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