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Summary: Looks back at Jane Goodall's career as a primatologist, animal rights advocate, and environmental activist. Comprised of present-day interview segments with Goodall and archival footage of her work studying chimpanzees at Tanzania's Gombe National Park shot by Hugo van Lawick in the 1960s for National Geographic.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: [Distributed by] 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment 2017

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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JAN

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV JAN

Meltzer, Brad

Summary: Uses Jane Goodall's life to teach young readers to care for all living creatures.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BRD

Ottaviani, Jim

Summary: Introduces the lives and work of three eminent primatologists, sharing insights into their educations under mentor Louis Leakey while exploring their pivotal contributions to twentieth-century natural science.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Square Fish, First Second 2015

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Goodall, Jane

Summary: Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Drawing on decades of work that has helped expand our understanding of what it means to be human and what we all need to do to help build a better world, the book touches on vital questions, including: How do we stay hopeful...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Macmillan Audio 2021

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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CDA 158 GOO

Edison, Erin.

Summary: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the well-known English primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2013

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOO

Goodall, Jane

Summary: Renowned naturalist and bestselling author Jane Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 580 GOO

McDonnell, Patrick

Summary: Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2011

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1 available in Juvenile book on CD, Call number: JE CD Fiction McDonnell 2011

Robbins, Dean

Summary: "Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an scientific trailblazer. The second book in an exciting new nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Jane Goodall focuses on Jane's lifelong mission to understand the chimpanzees and protect the planet. Hatem Aly's spot-on comic illustrations bring this icon to life,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2023

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Lindsey, Jennifer

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 2000

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599 GOO

Pettit, Jayne.

Summary: A biography of the zoologist focussing on her work with the chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 1999

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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB GOODALL PET

Winter, Jeanette.

Summary: A brief biography about Jane Goodall.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade Books 2011

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE WIN

Felix, Rebecca

Summary: "All animals deserve safety. But sometimes they are mistreated and misunderstood.Jane Goodall studies chimpanzees and works to protect their habitats. Look inside to follow Goodall on her journey to become a primate expert"--P. [4] of cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOO

Goodall, Jane

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2000

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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 GODDALL, JANE GOO

Barnet, Andrea

Summary: This is the story of four visionaries who profoundly shaped the world we live in today. Together, these women showed what one person speaking truth to power can do. With a keen eye for historical detail, Andrea Barnet traces the arc of each woman's career and explores how their work collectively changed the course of history. Consummate outsiders, each prevailed against powerful and mostly male...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Hist Wom Barnet

Goodall, Jane

Summary: Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Drawing on decades of work that has helped expand our understanding of what it means to be human and what we all need to do to help build a better world, the book touches on vital questions, including: How do we stay hopeful...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Celadon Books 2021

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1 available in Adult, Call number: 128 GOO

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 304.2 GOO

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 304.2 GOO

Meltzer, Brad

Summary: Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Bio I Am Goodall

Goodall, Jane

Summary: The renowned primatologist shares insights from her personal life.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 1999

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Spirit Goodall

McDonnell, Patrick

Summary: Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 2011

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Bio Goodall

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCD

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MCD

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE McD

Summary: Dubbed "the woman who redefined man," Jane Goodall has changed our perceptions of primates, people, and the connections between them. But over the past 45 years, Goodall herself has "evolved" from steadfast scientist to passionate conservationist and humanitarian. In this TEDTalk, the legendary researcher talks about TACARE and her other community projects, which help people in booming African...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008

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Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta.

Summary: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the well-known English primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group 2008

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 GOODALL, JANE BAR

Goodall, Jane

Summary: At one with nature, and challenged by the man-made dangers of the environmental destruction, inequality, materialism, and genocide, Dr. Jane Goodall offers insight into her perceptions of these threats, and celebrates the people who are working for Earth's renewal. Here, indeed, is "reason for hope".

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Time Warner AudioBooks 2005

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Montgomery, Heather L.

Summary: "A science educator honors children's curiosity and pockets full of "stuff" by introducing nine scientists who collected natural treasures when they were young. Collecting, sorting, and playing with shells, stones, and other objects taught these young people how to observe, classify, and discover"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MON

Summary: She is unconventional wisdom personified, as she had dedicated her entire life to chimpanzee research and conservation. It all began in 1960 when Jane Goodall, the 26-year-old untrained animal enthusiast, set off into the forest and launched what would become the most comprehensive and revealing study of chimps in the wild. In this episode of the PBS Scientific American Frontiers series, Chimps...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2001

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Karbo, Karen

Summary: Presents information on female rule-breakers, including Josephine Baker, Jane Goodall, Margaret Cho, and Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2018

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1 available in Adult, Call number: 920 KAR

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1 available in Adult Display, Call number: 920 KAR

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