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Reviewed on May 1, 2019 | Elementary
Gr 4–6—Many people know about Jane Goodall, but far fewer know about the work of Biruté Mary Galdikas. Galdikas began studying orangutans in Borneo in 1971 and eventually created the Orangutan Foundation International, a nonprofit organization that focuses on protecting these mammals and their environments. The narrative shares the story of Galdikas's early life and her interest in science as a young girl. Readers are provided with generous background material not only on Galdikas and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More