The curiosity, drive, and perseverance of the nineteenth-century woman scientist who pioneered the use of aquariums to study ocean life are celebrated in this gorgeous, empowering picture book.
How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionize science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne Power was groundbreaking: she solved mysteries of sea animals and published her findings at a time when few of women’s contributions to science were acknowledged. Jeanne Power was persistent: when records of her research were lost, she set to work repeating her studies. And when men tried to take credit for her achievements, she stood firm and insisted on the recognition due to her.
Jeanne Power was inspiring, and the legacy of this pioneering marine scientist lives on in every aquarium.
“Jeanne’s Life and Legacy,” with photographs. Information about the paper nautilus. Information about marine biology and conservation. Note on historical research. Bibliography. Full-color illustrations created digitally in Photoshop.
Book Genres Autobiography/Biography, Narrative Nonfiction, Picture Book
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey B
Title alpha Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist
Level Science Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Pages Count 40
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Jeanne Villepreux-Power (1794–1871). Women marine scientists. Nineteenth-century women naturalists. Marine biology. Marine life. Aquariums. Paper nautiluses.
Trim Size 10 2/5" x 9"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-03-08
JLG Release Date May 2021
Minimum grade 2
Maximum grade 6
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Science Nonfiction Elementary Plus (Grades 2-6)
Science Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Science Nonfiction Elementary Plus (Grades 2-6)
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