Untamed
The Wild Life of Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall, one of the most recognized scientists in the Western world, became internationally famous because of her ability to observe and connect with another species. A girl of humble beginnings and training, she made scientific breakthroughs thought impossible by more experienced field observers when she was only in her twenties. Then these animals shaped Jane’s life. She began tirelessly fighting to protect the environment so that chimpanzees and other animals will continue have a place and a future on our planet. Jane Goodall continues to leave the modern world with an extraordinary legacy and has changed the scientific community forever.
Awards and Attention
- AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize finalist
- Bookology Magazine’s interview with Anita Silvey
- Bookology Magazine’s interview with Marty Ittner, Untamed book designer
- Christian Science Monitor: “10 young adult books worthy of adult readers”
- Green Prize for Sustainable Literature 2016
- Nerdy Book Club’s Best Nonfiction Books of 2015
- Nonfiction Detectives’ Best Nonfiction Books of 2015
- Parents’ Choice Award Gold Medal
- San Francisco Chronicle 2015 Holiday Book Gift Guide
Reviews
“Silvey (The Plant Hunters) adeptly chronicles the life of Goodall from her childhood fascination with animal behavior to her groundbreaking field research of chimpanzees in Africa and her work to preserve endangered animals’ habitats. Goodall’s brief foreword offers a persuasive call-to-action for readers to do their part to save the natural world, and Silvey’s clear, engaging narrative moves briskly through Goodall’s career.… Incorporating sidebars, bursts, maps, illustrations, and other images, the book’s handsome design makes for easy, enjoyable navigation.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
“… this biography of Jane Goodall will easily entice children… The photographs of … are beautiful, and the book is well designed and laid out with care … learning about the subject’s work in such an accessible manner will boost children’s self-confidence, especially girls with an interest in science. VERDICT An ideal purchase for science or biography collections.” (School Library Journal, starred review)
“…this biography of Jane Goodall will easily entice children… The photographs of … are beautiful, and the book is well designed and laid out with care…learning about the subject’s work in such an accessible manner will boost children’s self-confidence, especially girls with an interest in science. VERDICT An ideal purchase for science or biography collections.” (The Horn Book)
” Untamed features dozens of colorful images and engaging stories of the famous scientist.” (Read more.) (Washington Post)
“[A]n excellent biography for ages 8–12 and will have special appeal for visual learners. The design, format, photographs of Goodall as a child and in the field, other illustrations and Anita Silvey’s carefully researched and well-written narrative all do justice to the fascinating story of the gifted scientist.” (Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com)