Amy Vedder leads a wild life. How many people can say they were once a member of a mountain gorilla family? Amy Vedder is a wildlife biologist, a scientist who studies animals and their behavior. She uses her knowledge to save animals whose lives and habitats are threatened. She once lived in a remote part of central Africa, where she helped rescue Rwanda's mountain gorillas from extinction. Amy did groundbreaking science in a beautiful rain forest environment, but it wasn't always easy. She had to face tough conditions in a country affected by conflict and war. In the process, she met unforgettable people - and unforgettable gorillas. Today Amy travels the world, from her home base at New York's Bronx Zoo to the far reaches of Mongolia in Asia. Everywhere she goes, she teaches people how to appreciate and protect the precious wildlife that surrounds them. "Gorilla Mountain" is an exciting and inspiring story of true tale adventure. Young readers everywhere will be moved by the story of the young nature lover who became a powerful champion of great apes.
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Grade 5-8–Despite rather blah covers, odd titles, and a staid series format, these three books are interesting, substantive, and eminently readable. The authors not only outline the successful aspects of these women's careers, but also discuss their childhoods, their education, and their passionate determination to shine in their chosen fields. Laced with small color and black-and-white photos, each title contains a considered glossary, an annotated list of further resources, and a selected bibliography as well as references to interviews with the scientist, her family, and colleagues. For the intellectually curious, the texts are sprinkled with informative boxes on a variety of subjects, Gorilla Speak, What is Standard Deviation? and Smashing Particles among them. Conversational but not condescending, these titles are informative and inspiring.–Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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Amy Vedder leads a wild life. How many people can say they were once a member of a mountain gorilla family? Amy Vedder is a wildlife biologist, a scientist who studies animals and their behavior. She uses her knowledge to save animals whose lives and habitats are threatened. She once lived in a remote part of central Africa, where she helped rescue Rwanda’s mountain gorillas from extinction. Amy did groundbreaking science in a beautiful rain forest environment, but it wasn’t always easy. She had to face tough conditions in a country affected by conflict and war. In the process, she met unforgettable people—and unforgettable gorillas. Today Amy travels the world, from her home base at New York’s Bronx Zoo to the far reaches of Mongolia in Asia. Everywhere she goes, she teaches people how to appreciate and protect the precious wildlife that surrounds them. Gorilla Mountain is an exciting and inspiring story of true tale adventure. Young readers everywhere will be moved by the story of the young nature lover who became a powerful champion of great apes.
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Rene Ebersole writes and edits articles and books relating to science, the environment, and health. In her journalistic pursuits she has waded in swamps inhabited by alligators, witnessed a 200-pound bear getting a root canal, and donned scuba gear to wrestle with octapuses. She is staff Features Editor at Audubon magazine. Her book, "Gorilla Mountain," a children's biography of gorilla biologist Amy Vedder was published by Joseph Henry Press and Scholastic.
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Making a difference,
This review is from: Gorilla Mountain: The Story of Wildlife Biologist Amy Vedder (Women's Adventures in Science) (Library Binding)
a telling story of one woman's mission to protect the gorilla community of Rwanda from extinction. Her compassion & relentless determination for the safety of these animals is beyond admirable, as she sets out to educate the people of Rwanda on the value of the gorillas' lives. Through various obstacles, Amy Vedder manages to successfully make a difference in the population & preservation of these fine animals. Her story is truly inspiring & topical. Highly recommended for ages 12 & up.
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This review is from: Gorilla Mountain: The Story of Wildlife Biologist Amy Vedder (Women's Adventures in Science (Joseph Henry Press)) (Paperback)
Most of what I have read about mountain gorillas came from the materials of Dian Fossey. This book shares a another look at the mountain gorillas of Rwanda which continues some of Dian Fossey's research and goes beyond, including pictures. I would recommend this book for upper elementary level and beyond. As an adult, I also found it quite interesting, especially as I'm on my way to spend time in Rwanda. The book shows the courage Amy Vedder and her family needed in order to do the work she wanted to do as a wildlife biologist.
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