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For 30 years Roger Fouts has pioneered communication with chimpanzees through sign language--beginning with a mischievous baby chimp named Washoe. This remarkable book describes Fout's odyssey from novice researcher to celebrity scientist to impassioned crusader for the rights of animals.... read more

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THE FIRST CHIMPANZEE I EVER KNEW was Curious George, the mischievous hero of the classic children's book written by H. A. Rey.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Jane Goodall (Author)
  2. Roger Fouts
 

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