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Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist

Name: Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist
ISBN: 9781943147663

By Christine Evans

How did a daring zoo insect-keeper become a solo explorer discovering species on remote islands?

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Genres

Biography Non-fiction Nature

What is Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist about?

Born in 1881, Evelyn Cheesman defied societal norms by exploring the natural world, collecting glow worms, and managing the London Zoo's insect house. In the 1920s, she embarked on eight solo expeditions to remote islands, amassing over 70,000 insect specimens and discovering new species. This inspiring biography encourages children to pursue their passions and forge their own paths.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

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