Primates

Ottaviani, J. (2013). Primates. NY:  FirstSecond.

The graphic novel gives an account into the lives of three women scientists: Jane Goodall, Dian fossey, and Birute Galdikas.  The fieldwork of these three women is described as Dian saves gorillas, Birute studies orangutans, and Goodall researches chimpanzees. The details of the research, the excitement of new discovery, and the passion of these women for primates is shown in comic form

Jim Ottaviani has created a biography about three women scientists Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas that all children will want to read.  The graphic novel format makes the reading appealing to a large group of readers.  This story is divided into three sections for each woman as they study chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.  The pictures are colorful and the text is fun and informational.

Lesson Plans:

http://www.neprimateconservancy.org/k-4-unit-1---lesson-2.html