The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest

Type

Book

Authors

Lang, Heather

Christy, Jana

ISBN 10

1684371775

ISBN 13

9781684371778

Tags

environment, women, Social Issues, juvenile literature, Best STEM Books, STEM, alliteration, biologists, Biology, environmental protection, environmentalists, leaves, Margaret Lowman, rain forest, rain forest conservation, trees, scientists, female

Abstract

Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head. The colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. As a scientist, Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree canopies-- and to be the first scientist to do so. But she encountered challenge after challenge. Male teachers would not let her into their classrooms, the high canopy was difficult to get to, and worst of all, people were logging and clearing the forests. Meg nevergave up or gave in. She studied, invented, and persevered, not only creating a future for herself as a scientist, but making sure that the rainforests had a future as well. Working closely with Meg Lowman, author Heather Lang and artist Jana Christy beautifully capture Meg's world in the treetops.

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