This picture book biography examines the life and career of naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), defied social conventions and pursued the study of science.  From the time she was a young girl, Anna was fascinated by the natural world.  She loved exploring outdoors, examining wildlife and learning nature's secrets.  From watching the teamwork of marching ants to following the constellations in they sky, Anna observed it all.  And her interest only increased as she grew older and attended Cornell University.  There she continued her studies, pushing back against the common belief of the day that implied science was a man's pursuit.

Eventually, Anna became known as a nature expert, pioneering a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature.  In following her passion, this remarkable woman blazed a trail for female scientists today.

From the dust jacket