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A World of Her Own
A World of Her Own

A World of Her Own

24 Amazing Women Explorers and Adventurers

Women of Action

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION

224 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Formats: Cloth, EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF

Cloth, $19.95 (CA $21.95) (US $19.95)

Publication Date: March 2014

ISBN 9781613744383

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Mar 2014)

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Overview

The stories of two dozen fascinating female explorers, from a wide range of eras, cultures, races, and economic backgrounds, are profiled in this entertaining and educational resource. Each of the women profiled overcame many obstacles to satisfy her curiosity and passions, including Eleanor Creesy, who was a ship’s navigator in the 1800s; Kate Jackson, an insatiable investigator of venomous snakes whose work has led her to remote Africa and Latin America; and Constanza Ceruti, the world’s only female high-elevation archaeologist, who carries out excavations on the Earth’s highest peaks in dangerously thin air and subzero temperatures. Offering not only important historical context but also original interviews with many intriguing modern explorers, this who’s who of women explorers will provide inspiration to today’s young women interested in nature, science, and a physical challenge.

Reviews

“This book showcases women explorers from several continents and across two centuries. Just as varied as the subjects of their explorations are the range of life experiences that led these women to push against traditional boundaries and set them on the path toward discovery.” —Kate Jackson, assistant professor, Department of Biology, Whitman College


A World of Her Own brilliantly conveys stories about women pioneers in science and exploration, many of whom not only rocked the cradle and kept house but also mastered a telescope, sextant, slingshot, artist canvas, ice axe, or plant press. This volume is bound to inspire many young women.” —Meg Lowman, director, Nature Research Center at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and research professor, North Carolina State University


"'Women of Action' series makes perfect addition to libraries in March." —Curriculum Review

This book was compulsively readable and while the biographies found here are pretty short, they whetted my appetite to read more about these wonderful women! This would be a great book to introduce younger readers to some really amazing personalities!” —A Bookish Affair

Girls 11 or 12 and up, especially those interested in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields, will find this clearly-penned book inspirational. In fact, all girls will enjoy these amazing true tales, especially if they love nature, animals, the environment and physical challenges.” —Arcamax

A World of Her Own dramatically describes the stories of women showing great perseverance and strength, and it is a collection that will appeal to middle and high school audiences.” —Science Scope



“The book is well annotated and includes a reference section to help students pursue further research. Enriched with extensive research and, in many cases, telephone interviews, A World of Her Own tells the stories of women showing great perseverance and strength.” —The Science Teacher


“These are fascinating, well-told stories, sure to intrigue readers.” —School Library Journal

Author Biography

Michael Elsohn Ross is a naturalist, a science educator, and the author of more than 40 books for children, including Mama’s Milk, Salvador Dalí and the Surrealists, Sandbox Scientist, and Snug as a Bug. He lives in El Portal, California.