The Girl Who Tested the Waters: Ellen Swallow, Environmental Scientist
Patricia Daniele, illustrated by Junyi Wu
This biography follows Ellen Swallow’s childhood interest in nature and chemistry as she pursues science in the nineteenth century, when women were discouraged from studying it at universities. At MIT, she applies scientific study to problems in everyday life. Her work on Boston’s water systems reveals pollution, while her investigations also identify contaminated food and water. The account includes her efforts to expand science education for women and her role in the developing field of ecology.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
