“Included in the Science Wide Open series, this particular offering packs so much information and beauty into such a compact children’s book. The book is a near-encyclopedic reference book for children on women botanists and how they changed the world with the botanical work they carried out, from Ynes Mexia, who continued her work of collecting seeds even after falling from a cliff to the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Dr. Wangari Maathai, who risked it all to teach and lead on protecting trees as well as human rights.”
— Reader Views Reviews
"Children are natural scientists, always asking great questions. This gorgeous book encourages their curiosity and tells some of the forgotten stories of respected women leaders in botany."
— Dawn Bazely, B.Sc. (biogeography), M.Sc. (botany), D.Phil. (zoology), Professor, York University
"This book brings curiosity to life, not only helping to answer questions, but also inspiring kids to ask more! Just as the women of this book encouraged plants to grow, their stories will encourage young readers to grow their knowledge."
— Emily Caldwell, B.A.Sc., Production Horticulture, Olds College
"Warmly and appealingly imparts a wealth of knowledge about the field of botany, including the wide-ranging beneficial impact of plants on our lives and the science behind how plants grow and thrive. Women in Botany has an almost magically engaging effect on young readers, due in no small part to the bright and inquisitive girl who plays a central role in the expansive question-and-answer format."
— Dan Levy, Tillywig Toy Awards
Praise for the Science Wide Open Series:
"It is so important for young girls and boys to see women as scientists—especially as brilliant, successful scientists who are also fun and relatable. These beautifully illustrated books show just that."
— Kristin J. Labby, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Beloit College (and also a mother!)
"A curious, bespectacled protagonist explores the world around her through the study of living things and the discoveries of women scientists.... Pioli’s illustrations give these women of science a Disney-princess vibe for broad appeal."
— Kirkus Reviews
"This book brings real science and discovery to kids at a formative time in their lives. It shows children—and girls especially—that curiosity is one of the most powerful tools for learning. Highly recommended!"
— Dusty Carroll, Director, University of Pennsylvania Chemistry Research Academy
