Goodall, Jane

The renowned scientist collects stories of endangered species that have beaten the odds, including the American crocodile, the California condor, and the black-footed ferret, interweaving her own experiences in the field with tales of the accomplishments of premier scientists.

Describes chimpanzee behavior based on observations of them in their natural habitat.

The well-known English zoologist describes her early interest in animals and how this led to her study of chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania.

A collection of stories based on the author's experiences with chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania over a period of almost forty years.

British naturalist Jane Goodall provides an intimate portrait of a group of chimpanzees in the jungles of Africa which she has studied for many years.

Well-known scientist Jane Goodall examines the way food is produced and consumed in Western society and the growing obesity problem in children and adults, and offers ways in which people can exercise their power over the food industry and the environment.

Presents the letters of wildlife researcher Jane Goodall spanning 1966-99, the period during which she made disturbing discoveries about chimpanzee behavior--warfare and murder among them--gave birth to a son, divorced and remarried, dealt with the guerrilla-kidnapping of some of her students, and suffered the loss of her second husband to cancer.

Describes chimpanzee behavior based on observations of them in their natural habitat.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, reproduction, and life cycle of the chimpanzee.

The well-known English zoologist describes her early interest in animals and how this led to her study of chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania.