Girls Who Looked Under Rocks: The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists

Type

Book

Authors

Jeannine Atkins

ISBN 10

1584690119

ISBN 13

9781584690115

Tags

Girls & Women, Science & Technology

Description

If there is a pre-teen or adolescent in your life, especially a girl, take a look at this empowering, inspiring chapter book. It portrays the youths and careers of six remarkable women whose curiosity about nature fueled a passion to steadfastly overcome obstacles to careers in traditionally men-only occupations. The six--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 became renowned scientists, artists and writers. A wonderful resource for young researchers and biographers, these stories can be a starting point for issues of gender, science, and the environment. - from Amzon

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