The Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours

The Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours
Jane Goodall

Scholastic Press
New York
2001

Jane Goodall tells the adventure of her discoveries about chimpanzees' similarities to ourselves, from their lifelong family bonds to their ability to engage in primitive warfare. She shares stories about individual chimpanzees she loves. And she tells of her own efforts to save the chimpanzees from being lost forever.

Noteworthy Features:

• Written as a first person narrative
• Pictures: many colored photographs
• Theme of courage and hope for the future

I would use this story in my classroom to teach students about Jane Goodall. She has such a cool story that I think students would enjoy. There is also a message of courage and hope intertwined into the story. Because of these themes and the information about chimpanzees this book is filled with important lessons and information for students to learn.

Links to Classroom Activities:

• Activities to Download 
• Jane Goodall Website 
• Lesson Plans