The Watcher

The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with Chimps
by Jeanette Winter

Jane Goodall was always an animal watcher, even as a little girl.   As she watched animals of all sizes, Jane dreamed of one day traveling to Africa to watch and learn about apes.   As an adult, Jane finally got an opportunity to fulfill her dreams when a famous scientist offered her the opportunity to study chimpanzees in Gombe.     As she learned more about her beloved chimpanzees, she also learned of the dangers threatening their well-being, leading her to devote her life to helping chimpanzees.

This is a wonderful biography for younger readers!   It gives a nice, brief overview of Jane Goodall's life and accomplishments.