Jellyfish Scientist

Written by Michelle Cusolito · Illustrated by Ellen Rooney

A scientist unravels the mysterious life cycle of jellyfish.

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32 pages

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In 1899, scientist Maude Delap embarks on a groundbreaking journey to uncover the secrets of jellyfish metamorphosis. Her meticulous observations of the compass jellyfish defy the scientific norms of her time, revealing a life cycle that had eluded many. As Maude delves deeper into her research, she faces the challenge of documenting a creature's transformation from larva to adult, a feat that would lay the groundwork for future discoveries. What will Maude uncover in her quest to understand these enigmatic sea creatures, and how will her findings impact the world of science?

From the publisher

Meet scientist Maude Delap in this riveting STEM biography that details her biggest experiment–her observations of and research about jellyfish. Maude scoops a jellyfish out of the water and embarks on more than a year of observation of the animal, accomplishing something countless other scientists were unable to do: trace the life cycle of a jellyfish and understand the creature’s metamorphosis from larva to adult. Maude’s story must be told. Her painstaking observations of a compass jellyfish in 1899-1900 laid the foundation for research still ongoing today.

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