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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
The Watcher
Written & illustrated by Jeanette Winter
Witness a journey from childhood curiosity to a global mission to save chimpanzees.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,947 ratings
48 pages
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Bookroo's summary
From a London windowsill to the African forests, Jane Goodall's journey unfolds. Invited by Louis Leakey, she observes chimpanzees, sparking a lifelong crusade to protect them from extinction. Discover how a young girl's fascination with nature transforms into a global mission to save these endangered primates and their habitats. This moving portrait captures the essence of an extraordinary life dedicated to the animal kingdom. What challenges will Jane face, and how will her passion shape the future of conservation? Dive into a story of wonder, determination, and the fight to preserve our natural world.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD630L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 143322
Publication
- Published
- April 5, 2011
- Publisher
- Anne Schwartz Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375867743
- LCCN
- 2010005280
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