The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas
- Annotation:
- This YA graphic novel features the trailblazing work of three female scientists, Jane Goodall (chimpanzees), Dian Fossey (gorillas) and Biruté Galdikas (orangutans) and how their research changed our perception of primates and of ourselves.
- Creators:
- Author - Jim Ottaviani
- Illustrator - Maris Wicks
- Publication Information:
- First Second, New York, 2013
- Color or Black & White:
- Genres:
- Biography
- Non-Fiction
- Bibliography Available:
- Yes
- Original Language:
- English
- Historical Topic/Event:
- Primatologists
- Women primatologists
- Geographic Setting:
- Africa
- Congo
- Nigeria--Gombe
- Date Range:
- 1960 - 1985
- Tags:
- primatologists, apes, conservation, poaching, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, female primatologists, Louis Leakey, Karisoke Research Center, Tanjung Puting National Park, Camp Leakey, Lake Tanganyika
- Notes:
- Recommended ages 12 - 18
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