In 1800 a lightning strike in the village caught four women in the open, killing three the survivor was young Mary. A mother of four and a devoted wife, her greatest love will always be her family but her art is unquestionably another.Born in the coastal southern English town of Lyme Regis in Dorset, Mary Anning was (it is said) marked out for an unusual life at the age of 15 months. To capture a poignant expression, a fleeting display of emotion in the eyes, is what excites her. Her medium of choice is charcoal because it allows her to capture light and shadow dramatically, bringing a three-dimensional, life-like quality to her work. With no formal training, she has been a commissioned portrait artist for more than twenty-five years, although this is her first published work as an illustrator.
It was a delightful surprise as a young adult, however, to discover that she could draw. Paula Conner's parents are gifted professional musicians, so her love for music and songwriting seemed natural. She lives with her husband and their daughter in Massachusetts. In addition to this book, they have inspired her picture books which include Aani and the Tree Huggers and Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon. She particularly likes combing libraries for stories about amazing girls and women. When she grew up, writing became her way to keep exploring and dreaming. Particular trees and stones outside her house were familiar as her bedroom and made good spots to wonder. Jeannine Atkins was a girl who looked under rocks. A wonderful resource for young researchers and biographers, these stories can be a starting point for issues of gender, science, and the environment. The six-Maria Merian (b.1647), Anna Comstock (b.1854), Frances Hamerstrom (b.1907), Rachel Carson (b.1907), Miriam Rothschild (b.1908), and Jane Goodall (b.1934)-all became renowned scientists, artists and writers. It portrays the youths and careers of six remarkable women whose curiosity about nature fueled a passion to steadfastly overcome obstacles to careers in traditionally men-only occupations. If there is a pre-teen or adolescent in your life, especially a girl, take a look at this empowering, inspiring chapter book. All of these women were discouraged from pursuing careers in science, but they all persisted in their passion. Girls Who Looked Under Rocks: The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists is for a world no longer confined by gender stereotypes, and a place where science is for girls, too! Parents and children will love this portrayal of six women who grew up playing in the dirt and went on to become award winning scientists and writers. An inspiring famous women book for girls, Girls Who Looked Under Rocks also makes the perfect feminist gift for girls.
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