Status
Available
Local notes
921 FOS
Collection
Series
Genres
Publication
National Geographic Children's Books (1998), 64 pages
Description
Traces the adventurous life of the American woman who worked as a zoologist among the mountain gorillas of the Virunga area of central Africa.
Awards
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 1999)
CCBC Choices (1998)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 1999)
Original language
English
Physical description
64 p.; 9.54 inches
User reviews
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Dian Fossey studied mountain gorillas in Africa until she was murdered. No one knows who killed her or why, but there is speculation that her anti-poaching activities and campaign to limit tourism in the gorilla parks may have been the motivation.
The story of Fossey's life is an interesting and
The story of Fossey's life is an interesting and
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inspiring one. Here's another strong woman to add to your women's history booklists. I've found National Geographic's Photobiographies series to be a great series of biographies with pictures that really make the subject matter pop. An afterward includes information about the state of the mountain gorilla today. The book also includes a time line, index, and extensive bibliography. Show Less
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Pages
64