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Giraffe Family
British naturalist Jane Goodall provides an intimate portrait of a group of giraffes.
28 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1991
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Jane Goodall
244 books2,671 followersFor the Australian academic and mystery writer, see Professor Jane R. Goodall.
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace was a world-renowned ethologist and activist inspiring greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world every single day.
Dr. Goodall was best known for groundbreaking studies of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, transformative research that continues to this day as the longest-running wild chimpanzee study in the world. Dr. Goodall was the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, a global conservation, advocacy, animal welfare, research, and youth empowerment organization, including her global Roots & Shoots program.
Dr. Goodall had worked extensively on climate action, human rights, conservation, and animal welfare issues for decades, and was a central voice in the work to advance environmental progress.
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace was a world-renowned ethologist and activist inspiring greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world every single day.
Dr. Goodall was best known for groundbreaking studies of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, transformative research that continues to this day as the longest-running wild chimpanzee study in the world. Dr. Goodall was the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, a global conservation, advocacy, animal welfare, research, and youth empowerment organization, including her global Roots & Shoots program.
Dr. Goodall had worked extensively on climate action, human rights, conservation, and animal welfare issues for decades, and was a central voice in the work to advance environmental progress.
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July 4, 2017
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A charming collection of science books that are actually geared toward younger audiences so they can learn about some of Africa's more famous creatures when they are younger. Clear and easy to read Jane Goodall shares with us her talent for educating the world without drowning you in too much information while at the same time sharing breathtaking pictures that put you right in their world.
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It was this book in the series that had me re-looking without reading the actual book at the pictures. There are several pictures that are presented in the book, which are breathtaking while conveying you to an exotic land that you have heard about but never considered it beautiful.
In this particular book not only does Jane allow you into the life of a young giraffe but she gives you a message of hope as well. In this particular book Jane discusses what happens when the giraffes move on once their food starts to vanish but even as she grieves for their temporary loss in the African scene another giraffe introduced at the beginning steps out to show that appearances can be deceiving while all good things are still where you can reach them (kids may not pick up this particular message).
This book does a great job of bringing the series to life....
A charming collection of science books that are actually geared toward younger audiences so they can learn about some of Africa's more famous creatures when they are younger. Clear and easy to read Jane Goodall shares with us her talent for educating the world without drowning you in too much information while at the same time sharing breathtaking pictures that put you right in their world.
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It was this book in the series that had me re-looking without reading the actual book at the pictures. There are several pictures that are presented in the book, which are breathtaking while conveying you to an exotic land that you have heard about but never considered it beautiful.
In this particular book not only does Jane allow you into the life of a young giraffe but she gives you a message of hope as well. In this particular book Jane discusses what happens when the giraffes move on once their food starts to vanish but even as she grieves for their temporary loss in the African scene another giraffe introduced at the beginning steps out to show that appearances can be deceiving while all good things are still where you can reach them (kids may not pick up this particular message).
This book does a great job of bringing the series to life....
July 17, 2020
So cute, I love George.
October 19, 2011
These are really nicely-presented little books, each following a different African animal. The animal’s habits, behavior, and role in nature all discussed, along with color photos. By focusing on a single baby animal and his relation to the world around him, Goodall has presented an engaging and sympathetic series. Children who love animals (and how many don’t?) will enjoy these books.
November 13, 2016
I had this series as a child. Loved them.
March 26, 2019
Beautiful photo's, but not a very well written tale. Even I got bored.
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