I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Great biography about Jane Goodall for young readers.

A great biography for beginning readers, featuring discussion questions throughout, a timeline at the end of each chapter, maps, a glossary of words and terms used, a quiz, a bibliography, and lovely illustrations that accent the text well. Jane Goodall is an excellent, inspirational choice for a children's biography, and I'm sure her work will interest many youngsters!

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This book did not disappoint. It contains just what you'd expect in terms of facts and information about the life and works of Jane Goodall. The real treat in this volume is the beautiful art! I found myself studying the expressive and well colored illustrations, which were wonderful! I feel like this would be a wonderful addition to a home library or a school library!

This book is exactly what it bills itself to be: a biography for new readers. Though its 64 pages did not reveal anything new about the primatologist and animal rights activist, I am sure it will be a revelation for many students in elementary school, which is why, as a teacher, I will be purchasing a copy for my classroom library. I loved the illustrations that accompany the text, but my favorite feature was the questions in the "Jump in the Think Tank" inserts. They inspire reflection in ways that are meaningful to any student, not just those who admire or wish to emulate Goodall.

I work in a Life Skills classroom in a middle school and read this with my students. They were able to comprehend who Jane was and the importance of her work. The layout was perfect for those that struggle with reading, as my students didn't get frustrated while reading to me.

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AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

Susan B. Katz is a Board Certified Educator with a quarter century of experience, an award winning bilingual author, and a popular speaker. When not writing, she can be found working as the executive director of ConnectingAuthors.org, a national nonprofit organization that brings authors and illustrators into schools. Susan also enjoys an active social life. You can read more about her here: http://susankatzbooks.com

Lindsay Dale-Scott is an accomplished illustrator and designer. She studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Columbus College of Art and Design. An animal lover herself, she she earned an award for her advertising campaign for the sloth sanctuary of Costa Rica. She says, “I have always been an artist ever since I could hold a crayon, drawing on walls and just creating.” Her works are not just on books, she also creates greeting cards for American Greetings. If you would like to learn more about Lindsay Dale-Scott, her web site is here and you can follow her on Instagram here.

WHO IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE?

Children 6 to 8 years old will enjoy reading this publication.

SYNOPSIS

Dame Jane Morris Goodall DBE is world renowned for her study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees. Over 60 years of studying primates have established her as the worlds leading authority on chimpanzees. She also founded the Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots programme. She was named a UN Messenger of Peace in April 2002.

As the title makes clear, The Story of Jane Goodall describes the life of Dame Jane Goodall. It takes us through the evolution of Jane. From her formative years as a young girl in England through her life experiences and the fortunate accident that ushered her to become a woman of letters. Katz’s relates the ups and the downs of Jane Goodall’s life and experiences. Through her skilled writing Katz relates Jane’s enthusiasm for her subject.

Katz does a great job describing Janes’s life. She goes into detail such as: the type of books that Jane loved to read as a child, her ambitions to travel to Africa and her love of animals. She describes how Jane got her job in Kenya with Louis Leakey, an archaeologist and paleontologist. Katz relates how working with the notable Leakey led Jane to earn her PhD in ethology. She went to Newman College, Cambridge and became the eighth person to be allowed to study for a PhD there without first having obtained a BA or BSc. All of which just begins the truly remarkable life of Dr. Goodall.

CONCLUSION

The Story of Jane Goodall is a refreshing new take on an old genre; that of the biography. Katz’s years spent as a teacher are obvious from the outset. Her prose is written with children in mind, and yet speaking as an adult, I enjoyed the simplicity and the clarity of her writing style.

Above all, The Story of Jane Goodall is fun and enjoyable throughout. Children will learn the importance of Jane Goodall’s work in conservation. Katz’s ensures her audience will comprehend the value of Janes’s findings from her research and how her work changed the world of primatology forever.

The illustrations contained within the pages are delightful. They are age appropriate, colorful and fun. Lindsay Dale-Scott did an excellent job telling the story through pictures. I especially liked the way she put faces with the names of Jane’s chimpanzees. I thoroughly enjoyed her art work.

The Story of Jane Goodall is a tiny gem; enlightening, informative, compelling and concise. Large enough to satisfy and short enough to read in an hour or two. The timeline is interspersed through the chapters and easy to follow. Included are many memory retention tools and quizzes. I loved this book, and you will too.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to thank Susan B. Katz, NetGalley and Rockridge Press for affording me the opportunity to review The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers.

The Story of Jane Goodall was a very informative read - even for an adult! Very well laid out, with facts and questions to stir up further thinking. The illustrations were wonderful and I think the quiz at the end was a great touch.
A great addition to any library - public or personal.

Thanks NetGalley for the chance to review this book! My 8 year old daughter is a big Jane Goodall fan, so I couldn't resist the chance to read this concise, early chapter book biography.

I really enjoyed this. The text was easy to understand, and I could envision teachers and parents reading this aloud with ease. I especially liked the extra features, including the glossary, "think tank" questions for further inquiry, timelines, and annotated maps. The extra features did not distract from the story at all and certainly enhanced my reading of it. I would definitely recommend this book.

A great summary of Jane Goodal and her work with chimpanzees. She had a life long love of animals. The book has great questions that make the reader think about what they are reading.
This was an ARC cot from Netgalley.