The Leaf Detective

How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest

The Leaf Detective
Heather Lang
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Hardback
Not defined - 48pg
4 May 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781684371778
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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 never gave 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.
A nice addition to any rainforest or biography unit, this straightforward selection provides an inspiring portrayal and focuses on Lowman' s inventiveness and dedication through engaging, poetic text augmented by original quotes. Christy' s striking illustrations use leafy patterns and repetition of vignettes to underscore the White woman' s enthusiasm and determination. . . an exciting tale of exploration and adventure that will capture the attention of budding scientists and environmentalists alike. An intricate and satisfying portrait of a dedicated woman scientist, innovator, and activist. --Kirkus Reviews Lang' s well-balanced coverage shares with audiences the vigor and daring that boosted Lowman into the canopy. . . and the global activism that now leads her to propose and develop sustainable commercial uses for protected rainforests. Christy' s digital artwork allows Lowman' s golden-haired figure to shine among the sun-dappled shade of the canopy and hints strongly at the vertiginous walkways and platforms Lowman calls workplace. --Bulletin for the Center of Children' s Books
Heather Lang loves to write about real women who overcame extraordinary obstacles and never gave up on their dreams. Her award-winning picture book biographies include Fearless Flyer- Ruth Law and Her Flying Machine. Jana Christy currently lives in the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts. She is the illustrator of various titles, including I' m the Big One Now!- Poems about Growing Up. Visit janachristy. wixsite. com/illustrations.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781684371778
Published: 4 May 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Boyds Mills Press
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Format: Hardback
Height: 1mm
Width: 1mm
Spine: 1mm
Weight: 1g
Pages: 48

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