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Raised in the mid-1800s by an outdoorsy father and astronomer mother ("It was quite unusual for a woman to study science in those days"), Florence Merriam Bailey grew up "surrounded by trees" and drawn to the birds that flew among them. As an adult, her compassion compelled her to launch protests against the killing of birds for fashion, sport, or study, all the while becoming a leading ornithologist herself. Appealingly textured mixed-media collage illustrations place a maturing Florence against vast double-page spreads of sky, forest, and city; the playful use of perspective depicts her as a small but steady presence among grander ecosystems. This is a bright and accessible introduction to a woman whose quiet advocacy left a lasting impact, complete with easy suggestions for budding birders and environmentalists to follow in Bailey's observant footsteps. An author's note and resource list are appended.
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Excellent reproductions of seventeenth-century German naturalist Merian's gorgeous--and groundbreaking--illustrations of butterflies and moths let readers appreciate their accurate scientific detail and artistry. Merian's biography is told in twelve chapters titled with butterfly life-cycle stages, and Sidman's accompanying photographs illustrate each stage. The book includes numerous excerpts from Merian's journals, historical illustrations, and maps. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2018
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Jessica Lanan.
During the late ninteenth century, when few women studied science, Anna Comstock became a Cornell-educated naturalist and artist; she championed the then-revolutionary concept of outdoor nature classes for children. Quiet, reflective prose, interspersed with quotations from Comstock's writings, highlights her passionate connection to nature, while the illustrations' translucent washes of leafy greens and yellows bring the outdoor world to life. "More About Anna" is appended.
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Women in STEM series.
Each volume includes descriptions of careers women have pursued within broad scientific fields; bios of historic pioneers, contemporary industry superstars, and regular people; and profiles of programs for girls in STEM. Copious photographs of women and girls involved in scientific pursuits are included, along with direct quotes from the profiled scientists; nonfiction literacy activities and prompts connect to the Common Core. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Women in STEM titles: Women in Computer Science, Women in Earth and Space Exploration, Women in Engineering, cf2]Women in Medicine, Women in Conservation, and Women in Physical Science.