Bertha Parker: The First Woman Indigenous American Archaeologist - (Queens of Steam) by Mari Bolte

About the Book

"The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). In this edition, newly independent readers meet Bertha Parker, an Indigenous American of Abenaki and Seneca descent, who made her mark as a trailblazing archaeologist in 1930 when she discovered the skull of an extinct ground sloth in a Nevada cave"--

Book Synopsis

The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). In this edition, newly independent readers meet Bertha Parker, an indigenous American of Abenaki and Seneca descent, who made her mark as a trailblazing Archaeologist in 1930 when she discovered the skull of an extinct ground sloth in a Nevada cave. All hail, Bertha Parker!

Each title in the Queens of STEAM ends with a glossary and activities for aspiring STEAMERS.

About the Author

Mari Bolte graduated with a major in creative writing and a minor in anthropology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, in 2002. She jumped right into the publishing world, landing an internship and later a full-time job with Capstone Publishing. She has authored dozen of books for newly independent readers on STEAM, famous events, adorable animals, historical and pop culture figures, and more. She lives in Minnesota with her family.