Synopsis
Acclaimed picture book biographer Jeanette Winter has found her perfect subject: Jane Goodall, the great observer of chimpanzees. Follow Jane from her childhood in London watching a robin on her windowsill, to her years in the African forests of Gombe, Tanzania, invited by brilliant scientist Louis Leakey to observe chimps, to her worldwide crusade to save these primates who are now in danger of extinction, and their habitat. Young animal lovers and Winter's many fans will welcome this fascinating and moving portrait of an extraordinary person and the animals to whom she has dedicated her life.
The Watcher was named a Best Book of the Year by the Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and the Bank Street College of Education."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated almost 50 books for children, including Diego (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, Parents' Choice Award winner, and Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies), Emily Dickinson's Letters to the World (New York Times Notable Book, Parents' Choice Silver Medal), The Librarian of Basra (ALA Notable Book), My Name Is Georgia (Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, ALA Notable, Booklist Editors' Choice), and Mama (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, Society of Illustrators Silver Medal). Her art with flat colors and perspectives in the folk art tradition have brought her many honors.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00104895696
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00102738209
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Seller: Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Excellent condition with just a hint of character. Minor signs of love, but the pages are still clean and ready for adventure. Seller Inventory # PKV.0375867740.VG
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Seller: Austin Goodwill 1101, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Book shows noticeable wear from use. May include writing, highlighting, or other markings, but not excessive. Cover or edges may have visible wear. The book remains complete and fully readable. Seller Inventory # 4RZV6M0012MO
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Condition: good. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). This is a retired library book with typical wear markings. May or may not have library stickers attached which will not be removed. Seller Inventory # 2Y6JCI007C81_ns
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0375867740I2N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0375867740I3N01
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0375867740I5N01
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0375867740I3N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0375867740I4N10