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Author: Jeannine Atkins Illustrator: Paula Conner
Retail Price: Paperback • $8.95 The six women portrayed in this book–Maria Merian (b.1647), Anna Comstock (b.1854), Frances Hamerstrom (b.1907), Rachel Carson (b.1907), Miriam Rothschild (b.1908) and Jane Goodall (b.1934) – all grew up to become award-winning scientists, writers and artists, as comfortable with a pen as with a magnifying glass. Often they were discouraged from getting dirty, much less pursuing careers in science. But they all became renowned scientists, frequently the only women in their fields. They overcame opposition and found ways to pass on their vision of how all lives in nature are beautifully connected. Their stories remind us to look and to look harder and then to look again. Under rotten logs or in puddles, there are amazing things to see. |
- Benjamin Frnaklin Silver for Young Adult Non-Fiction
- CBC/NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
- ASPC Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award (Finalist)
Diverse intelligences often lead to nontraditional careers – pathways that many young readers may find appealing. These girls’ families encouraged them to explore and investigate – they certainly were not “left inside.” The commitment and extraordinary intelligence of the young women described in these biographical chapters will inspire both girls and boys at the intermediate level. There is also an introduction and more recommended readings for those who want to go further.”
— NSTA Recommends (May 2010)
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