  | Full Text Reviews: Booklist - 11/01/2014 The Women in Conservation series profiles scientists and activists who made notable contributions to the field of conservation. Rachel Carson highlights Carson’s early interest in writing and her late-breaking switch to becoming a science major in college, despite prevailing attitudes against women in the field. Her combined writing and science expertise made her well suited to explain complicated science concepts to a wide audience and advocate for reform. Each title includes commentary on the difficulties each woman faced in pursuing her career. Inset boxes in Sylvia Earle mention that she was often referred to as “housewife” or “mother” instead of “scientist” in headlines about her notable achievements, and in Rachel Carson, the author notes that Carson chose never to marry lest she be forced to give up her career. With helpful back matter, eye-catching layouts, and many pictures (all of which have informative labels), these titles offer easy-to-read, in-depth introductions to pioneering women in science. - Copyright 2014 Booklist. Loading...
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