Book Series · 2 Books

Beginner Biographies Books

In order from Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes to Jackie Robinson.

The Beginner Biographies series is a set of 2 picture books by Mary Lindeen and Darlene R. Stille, published between 2008 and 2013. Written for ages 5–9, most books run about 30 pages.

Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes
Jackie Robinson
Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes
Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes
Jackie Robinson
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes
Sale price
$3422
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2008

Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes

By Mary Lindeen, Marty Martinez (Illustrator)

Discover Jane Goodall's journey from childhood to groundbreaking research.

32 pages· 1,117 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
Library Binding
Summary: Explore the early life and achievements of Jane Goodall, a pioneering female scientist. This illustrated biography reveals her path from curious child to renowned researcher, inspiring young readers to dream big. What discoveries await in her story?
The complete set

Beginner Biographies Series

2 books · Published 2008–2013

Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes
Series
Sale price
$3422

Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2008

Discover Jane Goodall's journey from childhood to groundbreaking research.

Jackie Robinson
Series
Sale price
$3422

Jackie Robinson

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2013

Discover how Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Beginner Biographies series?

There are 2 books in the Beginner Biographies series. It began with Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes in 2008, and the newest book, Jackie Robinson, was published in 2013.

What ages are the Beginner Biographies books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Beginner Biographies book is the longest?

Jackie Robinson is the longest book in the series at 1,252 words (32 pages).

Which Beginner Biographies book is the shortest?

Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes is the shortest at 1,117 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Beginner Biographies to life.

01

Mary Lindeen

Author
02

Darlene R. Stille

Author
03

Marty Martinez

Illustrator
04

Richard Stergulz

Illustrator

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