Primates

Ottaviani, J., & Wicks, M. (2013). Primates: The fearless science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas. New York: First Second.

This book is lively and interesting as it introduces the reader to three female scientists.  The three scientists were recruited by the great anthropologist Louis Leakey, these remarkable women are responsible for some of the biggest advances in both primatology and our understanding of what it means to be human. The unique design of the book and how the author intertwines the lives of these notable scientists will keep the reader turning the pages.

Evaluative Criteria: Design

This comic book style is a distinctive way to discuss the major accomplishments of these three scientists and their importance in their fields. The author keeps with his style of writing nonfiction science-oriented comics with this story. At first glance the reader may not be interested but once they open it they will continue to read because of the unique design. 

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