"This story of one woman's pluck, determination, and scientific insight is a riveting read for anyone of any age!"--Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus, a National Book Award finalist

"An illuminating work on a scientist in the same league as Maria Sibylla Merian and Mary Anning."--starred, Booklist

"This author is as resourceful and ingenious in relating the story of her subject as Jeanne Villepreux-Power was in her scholarly endeavors. . . . This life story of an important female pioneer in the sciences is highly recommended."--starred, School Library Journal

"Readers will be amazed by Villepreux-Power and the interesting journey she made from seamstress to self-taught scientist, credited with creating the first aquariums and studying live aquatic animals in the process of discovery." -Children's Literature

"Highly detailed, conversational chapters feature archival material, scientific drawings, and full-color photos in a handsome layout, and numerous contextualizing sidebars cover topics ranging from the ethics of animal experimentation to the metric system."--Publishers Weekly

"[W]ell researched and expertly explained. A seaworthy bio of a revolutionary scientist."--Kirkus Reviews

"This book bursts with the passion and enthusiasm of its subject with lively, engaging, and at times humorous text. Fascinating from beginning to end!"--Joyce Sidman, author of The Girl Who Drew Butterflies, winner of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal