Women in Botany

By Science, Naturally!
Price $12.95
Age 7-10 yrs.

Women in Botany warmly and appealingly imparts a wealth of knowledge about the field of botany, including the wide-ranging beneficial impact of plants on our lives and the science behind how plants grow and thrive. Along the way, we are introduced to several talented women botanists who, due to their unflagging dedication and the importance of the work they performed, laid the groundwork for a good many scientific discoveries to come. Women in Botany has an almost magically engaging effect on young readers, due in no small part to the bright and inquisitive girl who plays such a central role in the expansive question-and-answer format. Wonderfully vivid illustrations on every page are similarly effective in capturing readers' interest while serving to enhance youngsters' comprehension and retention of the fascinating science and inspirational stories detailed within.