Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Jess McGeachin
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Imprint: Orca Book Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 25.90cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 22.10cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9781459834859
ISBN 10: 1459834852
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 19 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Well-chosen facts and illustrations combine in this fascinating account. An engaging choice for browsers and report-writers that highlights the inspiring, unsung work of four women scientists."" -- ""School Library Journal (SLJ)""
""Saturated watercolor expedition scenes and field-note-style illustrations are featured throughout, with soft edges and just enough details to present distinguishing features of the different seals, penguins, gulls, and petrels. With just one or two sentences per page, this is an easy story to follow for those with interest in animals and exploration."" -- ""Booklist"" ""Well-chosen facts and illustrations combine in this fascinating account. An engaging choice for browsers and report-writers that highlights the inspiring, unsung work of four women scientists."" -- ""School Library Journal (SLJ)""
Author Information
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.
