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Author:
Doak, Robin S. (Robin Santos), 1963- author.
Title:
Dian Fossey : friend to Africa's gorillas / Robin S. Doak.
Publisher:
Heinemann Library,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Fossey, Dian--Juvenile literature.
Women primatologists--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Primatologists--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Gorilla--Rwanda--Juvenile literature.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
Contents:
Who was Dian Fossey? -- What was Fossey's early life like? -- What were Fossey's early trips to Africa like? -- How did Fossey study gorillas? -- Why did Fossey return to Africa? -- Was Fossey in danger? -- What impact did Fossey's work have on animal conservation causes?.
Summary:
"This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Dian Fossey, and her work with mountain gorillas. It covers Fossey's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work in Africa"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Women in conservation
Heinemann Infosearch
ISBN:
1484604733 (paperback)
9781484604731 (paperback)
1484604687 (hardcover)
9781484604687 (hardcover)
LCCN:
2013040521
Locations:
GFPE771 -- Altoona Public Library (Altoona)
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

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