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Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist

The True Story of a World-Traveling Bug Hunter
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Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist follows the fascinating journey of Evelyn Cheesman, a determined young girl captivated by the world of insects. Set in a time when women were often discouraged from scientific pursuits, Evelyn's curiosity and adventurous spirit lead her to explore uncharted territories and make groundbreaking discoveries. This children's book inspires young readers with Evelyn's real-life story of passion and perseverance in the field of entomology.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by insects or admire trailblazing women in science. Perfect for young readers, this delightful tale combines adventure, education, and a touch of history, celebrating curiosity and exploration in the natural world.

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Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist

Age range 5 to 9

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Age range 5 to 9

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. However, 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, tangled with sticky spider webs, and even tumbled from a cliff.

Inspire children to believe in their dreams and blaze their own trail with the story of Evelyn's amazing life in Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist!

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The book presents a compelling and clearly written narrative that highlights Evelyn Cheesman's determination to defy societal expectations and pursue her passion for entomology. The attractive illustrations effectively complement the story, capturing exciting moments and important themes. It serves as an engaging introduction to Cheesman's scientific contributions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781943147663

Publisher: The Innovation Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: The Innovation Press

Illustration: 40 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Yasmin Imamura

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Christine Evans is a British author living in California with her husband and daughters. Her work has been featured in Highlights and High Five magazines. Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist is Evans' first picture book. Yasmin Imamura has illustrated and designed products for Anthropologie, Papyrus, Sanrio, and more. Her greeting card company, Quill & Fox, includes an in-studio shop of her hand-painted cards that are sold worldwide. Imamura grew up in Manila, Philippines and now lives in Portland, Oregon. Find more of her work at YasImamura.com.

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