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Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist by Evan Griffith
compass_rose's review
5.0
Loved this picture book bio. A gem. I hadn't heard of this woman, but the narrative sounds well-researched. I appreciated all of the back matter (about paper nautilus, the challenges of research, bibliography, etc.).
I was most struck with the fact that she was a contemporary of Mary Anning and wish they could have met.
Definitely worth a Science Club wherein the kids make their own terrariums/aquariums or otherwise observe nature and take notes.
I was most struck with the fact that she was a contemporary of Mary Anning and wish they could have met.
Definitely worth a Science Club wherein the kids make their own terrariums/aquariums or otherwise observe nature and take notes.
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5.0
Category: Pictorial Biography
Title: Secrets of the Sea
Author: Evan Griffith
Illustrator: Joanie Stone
Date Published: March 9, 2021
Age Appropriateness:
I think this book would work well with students 6-12. There is a lot of good content and the story is very well done. It would engage lots of students.
Summary:
Jeanne leaves everything she once knew and begins to live a new, exciting life where she discovers her new passion, sea creatures. She builds an aquarium so she can study them closely. As a scientist, her goal was to settle an argument, so she did. When all of her work to prove this argument was destroyed, she didn’t let it get to her and she tried again, not giving up her passion. This book was engaging, interesting, and told a story of a strong, intellectual woman!
Review:
This story takes the reader through a woman’s journey, teaching kids that even when life is disruptive, painful, and does not go as planned, it is important to not give up. Jeanne demonstrates the strength to move forward and try new things, to fail and not want to give up, and to stand up for yourself and what you believe in. When I was looking for a story to read, I wanted to find a woman who I did not know much about. I think many stories are focused on men inventing/discovering and believe it is important to find prominent women to focus on as well. I think there is so much potential for use of this book in the classroom.
panda_incognito's review
5.0
This is a fascinating, gorgeous picture book biography of a French dressmaker-turned-scientist who was a pioneer in marine biology. The illustrations are captivating, the text is detailed and engaging, and the book includes historical and scientific information that will educate and delight both children and adults.
stenaros's review
3.0
Learn about a nineteenth century pioneering marine biologist. I found some details were confusing. Though she looked much younger, the back matter made it clear that Jeanne Power was in her late thirties at the time most of the illustrations depict.
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fernthepanda's review
4.0
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.
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.
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