Primates

Great Graphic Novels for Teens 

 

Ottaviani, J. and Wicks, M. (2013). Primates : the fearless science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas. NY: FirstSecond.

The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas gives an introduction to three outstanding women scientist who changed the way we look at primatology, conservation, and the very thin line between the human animal divide. Ottaviani does a great job of tying the narrative story through anthropologist Louis Leakey, who helped all three women get into their fields. The story is divided into five parts. The first three parts tell the story of how Jane, Dian, and Biruté got their start and what their research looked like. The fourth section brings women together, once again, after Dr. Leakey has passed away and shows the direction each women plans to take as they continue their life's work. Ottaviani finally brings each story to a close in the Prologue.

This informational book was written as a graphic novel. I found this style very interesting because many students are becoming more and more interested in this style of book. I think it is great that readers can enjoy what they are reading and learn valuable information along the way.

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