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Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist - The True Story of a World-Traveling Bug Hunter

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$17.99

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Is this book about a real woman in STEAM?

Back in 1881, when Evelyn Cheesman was born, English girls were expected to be clean and dressed in frilly dresses. But Evelyn crawled in dirt and collected glow worms in jars. When girls grew up they were expected to marry and look after children. But Evelyn took charge of the London Zoo insect house, filling it with crawling and fluttering specimens and breathing life back into the dusty exhibits. In the early 1920s, women were expected to stay home, but Evelyn embarked on eight solo expeditions to distant islands. She collected over 70,000 insect specimens, discovered new species, had tangles with sticky spider webs, and tumbled from a cliff. Inspire children to believe in their dreams and blaze their own trail with the story of Evelyn's amazing life!

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Author:

Christine Evans

Illustrator:

Yasmin Imamura

Publisher:

The Innovation Press

Recommended Ages:

5 - 9 years

Evelyn Cheesman

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Girls Love STEAM Review:

Additional Reader & Professional Reviews:

"Throughout the clearly written text, Evans emphasizes Cheesman’s lifelong response to society’s warnings against everything from girls going on bug hunts to women exploring alone: she would go anyway. The attractive illustrations work closely with the narrative, highlighting exciting moments and underscoring important points."
-- Booklist

"A lively introduction to Cheesman and her scientific career."
-- Booklist

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