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The Watcher
The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps | Jeanette Winter
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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. From the Hardcover edition.
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leslovestoread
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This could be an engaging topic about Jane Goodalls life and experiences with animals. More specifically chimps. I would include this in my 1-2 grade classroom.

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mlakota11

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

This quote is powerful because it reflects Jane Goodall‘s philosophy about the impact of individual actions on the world. It‘s a call to action, encouraging readers to think about the positive influence they can have on their surroundings, whether through kindness, advocacy, or curiosity.

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mlakota11

Reading about Jane Goodall‘s work with chimpanzees invites us to pause and think about the deep connection humans have with the natural world. Her ability to listen, observe, and respect animals is a lesson in patience, empathy, and understanding, qualities that help bridge the gap between humans and animals in ways that are both profound and lasting.

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mlakota11
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This beautifully illustrated book offers a glimpse into Jane Goodall‘s early life and groundbreaking work with chimpanzees. It‘s a great choice for young readers interested in animals, conservation, and real-world heroes.

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chloecosmo

“In the jungle, she watched and listened and wrote down everything she saw.“

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chloecosmo

Use this book to discuss observation, patience, and animal behavior. Students could observe animals or plants and write about what they see, just as Jane did.

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chloecosmo
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The story of Jane Goodall‘s lifelong work with chimpanzees, showing her dedication to understanding animals in their natural habitat.

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mfarragher

"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."

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mfarragher

You can use this book to discuss wildlife conservation and the importance of scientific research. As well as the history of Jane Goodall, her research, and effects of past research. Students can learn about different animal species and their habitats.

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mfarragher
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This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Jane Goodall and her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in Africa. Winter captures Goodall's curiosity and dedication to understanding wildlife. The narrative emphasizes the importance of conservation and empathy toward animals. It inspires young readers to appreciate the natural world.

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katemccord

“I wanted to learn things that no one else knew, uncover secrets...' she wrote.“

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katemccord

This book would be a great read for any primary grade level! You can use this book to teach children the importance of protecting our environment and advocating for others/animals around the world.

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katemccord
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I loved reading this book and looking through the amazing illustrations. The journey of Jane Goodall's life dedicated to saving chimps shows great courage. As your reading children will love to point out details hidden within the pages, most specifically chimps hidden in the trees. Amazing story for young children!

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Mayadenoma

“Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved.“

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Mayadenoma
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Jeanette Winter's 'The Watcher' offers a captivating glimpse into the life of Jane Goodall and her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees. With beautiful illustrations, it instills a sense of wonder for nature and the importance of conservation. This book is a valuable resource for teaching about animal behavior, conservation, and the impact of individual actions.

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Kenyazero
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This is a delightful picture book and an excellent pic if you're looking for strong science women reads for women's history month. The Illustrations are beautiful and the narrative is excellent and uses occasional quotes from Jane's books. #NonFiction #WomenInScience #PictureBook

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Abby_Karagory

“And when she went back to civilization to speak out for the chimps Jane carried with her a piece of the forest.“

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Abby_Karagory
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Amazing illustrations throughout the entire book! I adore this style.

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Abby_Karagory
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Published in 2011, this children's book tells the journey of Jane Goodall and how she came to her amazing findings. Jane had dreamed about buying a ticket to Jenya, so she worked to save up to pursue her passion. She later would advocate for saving the chimps. A very good book for early readers, and beautiful artwork.

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kgarzon
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(Author/Illus: Jeanette Winter)
This B is a marvelous PB about Dr. Jane Goodall, the woman who lived with the chimpanzees and opened the door to understanding many aspects of them and the animal world that we never would‘ve known otherwise, as well as fighting to protect them. It is an inspiring story of a woman who always watched and observed the animals around her from a young age and worked hard to make her dream come true.

kgarzon This book can work for IR, for a unit study on significant women in science. Students can choose a person to research and use this PB as an intro to or resource for learning about them. This book also has direct quotes from Jane Goodall‘s autobiographies. https://thehomeschoolresourceroom.com/2017/02/13/diy-jane-goodall-and-chimpanzee... This has more books about her and online resources. 5y
kgarzon UDL Principle 6.3 (Facilitate managing information and resources) is demonstrated with how students will have to sort through the information they gather from their research.
EL Strategy 42 (Have students use timelines to arrange and sequence important facts and information) may be prominent for their research on significant events in an important person‘s life.
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DrSpalding I agree with using this book as an independent read as students research this amazing woman! 5y
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GatheringBooks
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#OctoberXFiles Day 19: Perhaps the chimps felt #SomebodysWatchingMe with Jane Goodall around 24/7. I was especially struck by how she described her first time to set up camp as part of her work with the chimpanzees. The story ends with Jane‘s advocacy to speak out for endangered animals, pleading with the rest of humanity to help save the forest that is their home. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-bxG

Cinfhen Great illustrations 6y
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juliek1
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This B picture book follows the life and adventures of Jane Goodall. The book was named a Best Book of the Year by the Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and the Bank Street College of Education. This book would be good as a RA, SR, or PR.

juliek1 Lesson plan: http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2011/05/me-jane-the-watcher/ This lesson plan involves both ‘The Watcher‘, and ‘Me… Jane‘. I think it‘s always great when there is an opportunity to get information on a person via multiple sources. 7y
juliek1 UDL: 7.2 Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity; I believe it would be a great book to give students, because a good majority (if not all) have some love for animals. They would be able to understand the importance of Jane Goodall‘s work, and perhaps aspire to follow in her footsteps. 7y
juliek1 ESOL Strat: 12. Teach to two objectives, language and content; students would learn not only some new terms from the book, but also have a great lesson on Jane Goodall, who I‘m sure they would hear more about in future lessons, especially in science, and... 7y
juliek1 28. Provide biographies of significant men and women from different countries; Jane Goodall is from England - although they do speak English, there are still cultural differences that could be discussed. #ucflae3413f17 7y
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Brookegamble
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The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps by Jeanette Winter is one of my favorite children's biographies that explores the life of Jane Goodall and her extraordinary connection with chimps. This book is an awesome way to discuss endangered animals and the role us humans can play. #UCFWaltersLit
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-activities-for-The-Watcher-Jane...

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EvieBee
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“I wish that when I was a little girl, I could have read about someone like Jane Goodall—a brave woman who wasn‘t afraid to do something that had never been done before. So now I‘ve made this book for that little girl, who still speaks to me.” —Jeanette Winter

#kidlit #picturebook

Tamra It's a beautiful book. 7y
EvieBee @Tamra It is! Another book to add to my list to purchase. 🤗😊 7y
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Tamra
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Jane Goodall's birthday happened to fall on book fair day. 🤗