Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist by Evan Griffith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
View all my reviews
Publisher's Description
The curiosity, drive,
and perseverance of the nineteenth-century woman scientist who
pioneered the use of aquariums to study ocean life are celebrated in
this gorgeous, empowering picture book.
How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionize science? Jeanne Power was creative:
she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean
waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater
life forever. Jeanne Power was groundbreaking: she solved
mysteries of sea animals and published her findings at a time when few
of women’s contributions to science were acknowledged. Jeanne Power was persistent:
when records of her research were lost, she set to work repeating her
studies. And when men tried to take credit for her achievements, she
stood firm and insisted on the recognition due to her.
Jeanne Power was inspiring, and the legacy of this pioneering marine scientist lives on in every aquarium.
My Thoughts
I received an eARC courtesy of Clarion Books via Edelweiss in exchange for my honest review.
Always
a thrill to read about lesser known women contributors to scientific
advancements. Before this I had never heard of Jeanne, which is quite
the shame. This was very focused and detailed. Great illustrations and
great back matter.
For Libraries: And excellent addition to your picture book biographies.
No comments:
Post a Comment