The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781684371778)

This picture book biography tells the story of Meg Lowman, a groundbreaking female scientist called a "real life Lorax" by National Geographic, who was determined to investigate the marvelous, undiscovered world of the rainforest treetops.

Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head -- the colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree canopies -- and to be the first scientist to do so. But she encountered challenge after challenge. Male teachers would not let her into their classrooms, the high canopy was difficult to get to, and worst of all, people were logging and clearing the forests. Meg never gave up or gave in. She studied, invented, and persevered, not only creating a future for herself as a scientist, but making sure that the rainforests had a future as well. Working closely with Meg Lowman, author Heather Lang and artist Jana Christy beautifully capture Meg's world in the treetops.

Author: Heather Lang
ISBN-10: 1684371775
ISBN-13: 9781684371778
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Language: English
Published: 02/09/2021
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511950 / Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/2020 pg. 42
School Library Journal 01/01/2021 pg. 84
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2021