Beatrix Potter, Scientist by Lindsay H. Metcalf (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Beatrix Potter, Scientist by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Junyi Wu Beatrix Potter was a writer, an artist, and a scientist too, and she strove to find a place in the world for her talents. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Age range 5 to 9Beatrix Potter was a writer, an artist, and a scientist too, and she strove to find a place in the world for her talents.Everyone knows Beatrix Potter as the creator of the Peter Rabbit stories. But before that, she was a girl of science. As a child, Beatrix collected nature specimens; as a young adult, she was an amateur mycologist presenting her research on mushrooms and other fungi to Englands foremost experts. Like many women of her time, she remained unacknowledged by the scientific community, but her keen eye for observation led her to an acclaimed career as an artist and storyteller. A beloved author is cast in a new light in this inspiring picture book story. Author Biography Lindsay H. Metcalf has worked as a reporter, editor, and parenting columnist for The Kansas City Star. She lives in Kansas.Junyi Wu is a freelance illustrator and designer and a graduate of ArtCenter College of Design. Her passions include pies, puns, and puzzles. She is based in Orange County, California. Review "An unusual combination of womens history and science that shows not all questions can be answered."--Kirkus Reviews"Metcalfs lyrical text is succinct and focused...a worthy addition to STEAM and womens history units."--Booklist"Metcalfs tale illustrates difficulties of breaking through prejudiced systems...a story that both shows what was and hints at what might have been."--Publishers Weekly"This inviting biography illuminates an unfamiliar aspect of an accomplished womans life."--School Library JournalA Mighty Girls 2020 Books of the Year Friends of American Writers Chicago Winner 2021 Young Peoples Literature Award Long Description Friends of American Writers Chicago Winner 2021 Young Peoples Literature Award Beatrix Potter was a writer, an artist, and a scientist too, and she strove to find a place in the world for her talents. Everyone knows Beatrix Potter as the creator of the Peter Rabbit stories. But before that, she was a girl of science. As a child, Beatrix collected nature specimens; as a young adult, she was an amateur mycologist presenting her research on mushrooms and other fungi to Englands foremost experts. Like many women of her time, she remained unacknowledged by the scientific community, but her keen eye for observation led her to an acclaimed career as an artist and storyteller. A beloved author is cast in a new light in this inspiring picture book story. Review Quote "This inviting biography illuminates an unfamiliar aspect of an accomplished womans life."--School Library Journal Details ISBN0807551759 Author Junyi Wu Pages 32 Audience Age 8-12 Publisher Albert Whitman & Company Series She Made History Language English Year 2020 Illustrator Junyi Wu ISBN-10 0807551759 ISBN-13 9780807551752 Format Hardcover UK Release Date 2020-09-01 Imprint Albert Whitman & Company Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-09-01 NZ Release Date 2020-09-01 US Release Date 2020-09-01 Publication Date 2020-09-01 DEWEY B Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129662002;

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