Atkins, Jeannine (, 1953-)

Girls who looked under rocks : the lives of six pioneering naturalists / by Jeannine Atkins ; illustrated by Paula Conner. - 1st ed. - Nevada City, CA : Dawn Publications , c2000. - 63 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-60).

Maria Sibylla Merian, artist and scientist (1647-1717) -- Among the six-legged with Anna Botsford Comstock (1854-1930) -- Frances Hamerstrom's secrets (1907-1998) -- Rachel Carson's call to action (1907-1964) -- Miriam Rothschild's gardens for butterflies (1908-) -- Jane Goodall's dream (1934-).

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Women naturalists----Biography----Juvenile literature
Naturalists----Biography----Juvenile literature
Women----Biography

QH26 / .A75 2000

JUV 508.092 ATK