South with the Seabirds: Follow Four Scientists to the Edge of the World by McGeachin, Jess
South with the Seabirds: Follow Four Scientists to the Edge of the World by McGeachin, Jess

South with the Seabirds: Follow Four Scientists to the Edge of the World

Enter Mary Gillham, Isobel Bennett, Hope Macpherson and Susan Ingham, four scientists who successfully petitioned to be...
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Author: Jess McGeachin
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South with the Seabirds: Follow Four Scientists to the Edge of the World by McGeachin, Jess

South with the Seabirds: Follow Four Scientists to the Edge of the World

$26.34
South with the Seabirds: Follow Four Scientists to the Edge of the World by McGeachin, Jess

South with the Seabirds: Follow Four Scientists to the Edge of the World

$26.34
Author: Jess McGeachin
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

Enter Mary Gillham, Isobel Bennett, Hope Macpherson and Susan Ingham, four scientists who successfully petitioned to be the first women to join an Australian research expedition to Macquarie Island, a remote subantarctic island with a unique ecosystem.

Marine biologists Isobel and Hope explored the coast, finding chitons, sea stars and Giant kelp. Mary climbed cliffs to observe nesting seabirds like Black-browed albatrosses and White-headed petrels. Susan counted herds of Southern elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals.

When their research trip ended, the scientists returned home with their field notes to find that the media was more focussed on what they wore rather than the research they were there to undertake. Despite this, the scientists left an incredible legacy that led to efforts to remove invasive species from the island--and forged a new path for women in science.



Author: Jess McGeachin
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.70h x 10.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781459834859
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/02/2026 pg. 1

About the Author

Jess McGeachin is an author and illustrator from Melbourne, Australia. Growing up with a scientific illustrator for a mum, Jess developed a love of natural history from an early age. He's written and illustrated twelve fiction and nonfiction picture books, including When We Fly, which received a starred review from Kirkus. Jess also works for a museum where he's lucky enough to talk to the dinosaurs and occasionally get lost in the basement.


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