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South with the Seabirds - by Jess McGeachin (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Enter Mary Gillham, Isobel Bennett, Hope Macpherson and Susan Ingham, four scientists who successfully petitioned to be the first women to join an Australian research expedition to Macquarie Island, a remote subantarctic island with a unique ecosystem.
- 6-8 Years
- 8.5" x 10.0" Hardcover
- 48 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
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About the Book
In this nonfiction picture book, young readers will follow Mary Gillham, Isobel Bennett, Hope Macpherson and Susan Ingham on an adventure to Macquarie Island as they became the first four female scientists to join an Australian research expedition to the subantarctic.Book Synopsis
Enter Mary Gillham, Isobel Bennett, Hope Macpherson and Susan Ingham, four scientists who successfully petitioned to be the first women to join an Australian research expedition to Macquarie Island, a remote subantarctic island with a unique ecosystem.
Marine biologists Isobel and Hope explored the coast, finding chitons, sea stars and Giant kelp. Mary climbed cliffs to observe nesting seabirds like Black-browed albatrosses and White-headed petrels. Susan counted herds of Southern elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals.
When their research trip ended, the scientists returned home with their field notes to find that the media was more focussed on what they wore rather than the research they were there to undertake. Despite this, the scientists left an incredible legacy that led to efforts to remove invasive species from the island--and forged a new path for women in science.
About the Author
Jess McGeachin is an author and illustrator from Melbourne, Australia. Growing up with a scientific illustrator for a mum, Jess developed a love of natural history from an early age. He's written and illustrated twelve fiction and nonfiction picture books, including When We Fly, which received a starred review from Kirkus. Jess also works for a museum where he's lucky enough to talk to the dinosaurs and occasionally get lost in the basement.