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Girls who looked under rocks : the lives of six pioneering naturalists / by Jeannine Atkins ; illustrated by Paula Conner.
Brief biographies of 6 women naturalists from the 17th to 21st centuries: Maria Sibylla Merian, Anna Botsford Comstock, Frances Hamerstrom, Rachel Carson, Miriam Rothschild, and Jane Goodall.
Record details
- ISBN: 1584690119
- ISBN: 9781584690115
- Physical Description: 63 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Nevada City, CA : Dawn Publications, �2000.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 58-60).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) -- Anna Botsford Comstock (1854-1930) -- Frances Hamerstrom (1907-1998) -- Rachel Carson (1907-1964) -- Miriam Rothschild (1908- ) -- Jane Goodall (1934- ). These women all grew up to become award-winning scientists, writers and artists, as comfortable with a pen as with a magnifying glass. They all started out as girls who didn't run from spiders or snakes, but crouched down to take a closer look. Often they were discouraged from getting dirty, much less pursuing careers in science. But they all became enthusiastic teachers, energetic writers, and passionate scientists -- frequently the only women in their fields. They each 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.
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- Subject:
- Naturalists > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Women naturalists > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717 > Juvenile literature.
Comstock, Anna Botsford, 1854-1930 > Juvenile literature.
Hamerstrom, Frances, 1907-1998 > Juvenile literature.
Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964 > Juvenile literature.
Rothschild, Miriam > Juvenile literature.
Goodall, Jane, 1934- > Juvenile literature.
Women > Biography. - Genre:
- Juvenile works.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | YA COLL BIO ATKI 2000 | 287280 | YA | Reshelving | - |
Summary:
Brief biographies of 6 women naturalists from the 17th to 21st centuries: Maria Sibylla Merian, Anna Botsford Comstock, Frances Hamerstrom, Rachel Carson, Miriam Rothschild, and Jane Goodall.