9781584690115
GIRLS WHO LOOKED UNDER ROCKS
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.
"...Simply and gracefully written, "Girls Who Looked Under Rocks" by Jeannine Atkins is a must-buy for school libraries, as well as parents who wish to encourage their young daughters in traditionally male occupations. Atkins has done her research meticulously and writes her facts well."
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NZ $21.99
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