Books in the Why Should I Care About... series

Most people today know about Jane Goodall because of her incredible work with chimpanzees in the Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania. They may also know about her efforts to educate people about environmental conservation and the need to respect animals. But what few people know is that, throughout her life, Jane Goodall has been a woman shaped by Africa. She grew up thinking about Africa; she spent her adult years observing chimpanzees and raising her son there; and now she travels the world telling everyone how important protecting the habitat of African animals is. This book (part of the "Why Should I Care About…") series, gives kids insight into life, times and career of Jane Goodall.

If you ever study music, chances are that you will end up hearing the name "Beethoven" somewhere along the line. The German composer is one of the most famous musicians of all time, and throughout his life he penned absolutely beautiful music that is still popular today. Ludwig van Beethoven wrote music that today is considered part of the classical genre. You may know Ludwig van Beethoven 's name, but perhaps you've wondered, "What's so great about him?" This book (part of the "What's So Great About…") series, gives kids insight into life, times and career of Ludwig van Beethoven.