Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas #[nn]
Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas, written by Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by Maris Wicks, tells the gripping true story of three pioneering scientists who ventured into remote jungles to study chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. Through years of isolation, danger, and personal sacrifice, they uncovered profound insights into primate behavior—and became passionate voices for conservation. The bold artwork by Maris Wicks brings their extraordinary journey to life with clarity and heart.
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Leakey organizes Goodall, Fossey, and Galdikas to live in the wild for long-term field studies on chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. They persist through danger, discomfort, and the sacrifice of relationships with families and friends. As they discover a great deal about the apes and their connections with humans, they become mighty advocates for the apes and for conservation.
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