Zoology: Cool Women Who Work with Animals
Love to work with animals? Zoology is the study of everything having to do with animals, including how and why they look, act, and behave in their environments and with other animals. As a zoologist, you might study how elephants solve problems or take care of tigers at a zoo.
Zoology: Cool Women Who Work With Animals introduces readers to three women in the field of zoology who are making an impact and inspiring the next generation of zoologists. Stephanie Kim is a graduate student in Canada studying different species of birds. Elise Newman works as a zookeeper at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Dr. Erin Seney is a sea turtle researcher with the University of Central Florida. Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls' interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science. Compelling stories of real-life zoologists provide readers with role models that they can look toward as examples of success. Using primary sources, essential questions, and knowledge connections, this book encourages both boys and girls to explore the animal world and ask what role they might play in the field of zoology.Earn by promoting books
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Praise for other books by Jennifer Swanson:
Explore Forces and Motion! With 25 Great ProjectsNational Science Teachers Association (NSTA Recommends)
"Physics is fun with this colorful and informative book for students ages 7-10. Using the theme of motion, the book encourages readers to push, pull, spin, twist, and turn their way to learning basic concepts of force and motion. There are ample activities and projects throughout the book that provide the reader with ways to explore forces and motion and learn basic concepts while having loads of fun. This book would be a great addition to the classroom library or the science curriculum as a textbook." Praise for other titles in the series: Forensics: Cool Women Who Investigate
Archimedes Notebook
". . . This is the perfect book for a young woman headed to college with an interest in sciences, but not quite sure what she wants to do." Booklist Online Exclusive
"High-interest content coupled with relatable role models make this a quality career and occupational resource." Astronomy: Cool Women in Space
Featured in Publisher's Weekly-Tracking Trends in the Educational Space Booklist New SERIES NONFICTION SHOWCASE
"A worthy addition to STEM collections." Dr. Laura Trouille, Astronomer, the Adler Planetarium and Northwestern University
"An engaging and inspirational addition to a genre in significant need of quality publications for young women and girls. I will be happily recommending this book to every aspiring astronomer who visits the Adler!" Catherine Piper Shelton, Director of Curriculum and Technology, U.S. Space & Rocket Center
"I see this book sparking an interest in astronomy for any girl. It connects the science with
careers, and the past with the present--and future." Victoria Obenchain, science teacher, instructor at Sally Ride Science Camp
"This book is a testament to the fact that women are incredibly important to science and that their contributions to understanding the universe as it is known today are huge!" Technology: Cool Women Who Code
2016 Kansas State Reading Circle - Recommended School Library Connection
"A treasure trove of discovery, this interactive series promises to influence the next generation of female science stars. Highly Recommended."
School Library Connection
"With features such as embedded questions, QR codes to websites with additional information, and tips on how to begin related projects, the books in this series are helpful and relevant for young readers searching for more information on STEM careers. Each title provides background information on the topic of study, followed by individual chapters about leading females in the field. The series aims to help young girls find attainable careers in science-related fields, as well as offer role models to build interest in the careers affiliated with the field. Photographs and illustrations are prevalent, and the text is chunked for easy reading. The "Ask and Answer" questions are perfect for helping students write from text using evidence, and the tip boxes are filled with additional information on the field and ideas that could become projects for both school and home. The format and large print make this series suitable for students as early as 6th grade. Recommended."
Children's Literature Review
"Children often have special relationships with animals. This volume of the Girls in Science series explores ways of making a career in zoology, with thought-provoking questions to answer, and examples of three successful female zoologists. Swanson believes that studying and working with animals requires commitment, courage, and patience in a field that has fascinated humans since Aristotle became the father of zoology around 350 BCE. Others following in his footsteps include Pliny, Linnaeus, Darwin, and, in our time, Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall. Canadian Stephanie King found her path through an inspiring professor and decided to focus on biodiversity and protecting the environment. She loves fieldwork and teaching what shes learned, while gaining a masters degree as a zoologist. Elise Newman decided early on to become a zookeeper. She kept many pets, including a horse, worked as a vets assistant and a volunteer at the Sacramento Zoo, and went on to college to formally study zoology. She even did field research in Tanzania, finally landing at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where she specializes in tigers. A third example, Erin Seney, loved turtles and hermit crabs, spending time cleaning up aquariums as a volunteer. During her volunteer experience, she realized that she really wanted to research sea turtles, and her specialized studies led to a faculty job monitoring Florida turtles (loggerhead, green, and leatherbacks). Throughout, Swanson emphasizes the importance of environment and conservation, as well as the hard work it takes to become a zoologist. Many careers are open to girls who love science, including teaching, researching in the field or in a laboratory, or developing new techniques and programs. The book contains a glossary and a zoology timeline, which are helpful, as are QR codes, and questions such as What skills do you have that might make you a good zoologist?"
