Jeanette Winter

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.

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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.

Deep underground, massive machines draw dark oil from the earth. The oil travels through long pipelines and is pumped into a massive ship meant to carry it across the sea. But disaster strikes when the ship collides with a reef, ripping open and spilling its toxic cargo into the ocean. The thick, dark spill spreads for miles, covering the water, the rocky shores, and the innocent wildlife caught in its path. This solemn and powerful story looks at the true events of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the lingering damage it caused to the environment. You will see the direct consequences of human actions on nature and understand the fragile balance of our oceans. It is a striking reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet and the animals that call it home.

Harry is a very large, very furry monster, but he has a very big secret. Even though he looks incredibly scary, Harry is actually terrified of little people! He tiptoes around, jumping at every tiny sound, constantly worried that a little person might find him. But what happens when the thing you are most afraid of is actually terrified of you? You will laugh out loud as Harry finally comes face-to-face with the exact creatures that give him the shivers. In a hilarious twist, he discovers that the little people think he is the scariest thing in the entire world! This silly, warm-hearted story flips fear upside down and shows that everyone gets scared sometimes. Jump into a delightfully funny adventure that will teach you that making a new friend is the best way to chase away your biggest worries.

A terrifying fever sweeps through Doctor Romero's home, making all five of his children dangerously ill. With modern medicine failing, hope arrives in the middle of the night from a very unexpected visitor. You will meet a magical little cat who appears carrying a single, perfect tortilla on a tray. One by one, this mysterious feline works an incredible miracle to heal the children and chase the sickness away. Join the Romero family as they experience the quiet, soothing power of magic exactly when they need it most. This heartwarming story proves that sometimes the greatest medicine comes from the most surprising and wonderful places.