Cover of Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist

Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist

Evan Griffith, illustrated by Eleanor Taylor

This biography follows a dressmaker who challenges social expectations and makes contributions to marine science using glass tanks. Colorful drawings introduce sea life that is not often observed by people, including swordtail squid, sea butterflies, and purple sea urchins. The book connects one woman’s scientific work with close observation of marine animals and their underwater world.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
830L
ATOS Book Level
5.9
AR Interest Level
LG
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2332
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
T
Themes
Animals · Diversity And Inclusion · Ocean Life · Science · Work And Careers
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
March 9, 2021
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780358244325
Language
English