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Out of school and into nature : the Anna Comstock story / written by Suzanne Slade ; illustrated by Jessica Lanan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2017]Description: 30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9781585369867
  • 1585369861
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • QH31.C72 S53 2017
Summary: Anna Comstock (1854-1930) studied science at a time when few women could, and through her work she brought nature studies (both inside and outside the classroom) to students all over the United States. This picture book makes her life story accessible to today's students. (Miller Library Staff)Summary: "A picture book biography about naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. She pioneered a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature"--
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Youth Collection QH31 .C66 S53 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800170177
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references.

Anna Comstock (1854-1930) studied science at a time when few women could, and through her work she brought nature studies (both inside and outside the classroom) to students all over the United States. This picture book makes her life story accessible to today's students. (Miller Library Staff)

"A picture book biography about naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. She pioneered a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature"--

Age 6-10.

670L Lexile

Accelerated Reader LG 3.9 0.5.

Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up.

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