Martha Maxwell: Natural History Pioneer

By James Mcvey

Book Overview

Martha Maxwell grew up on the frontier in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and traveled west to Colorado on the Oregon Trail. She worked in mining camps and became famous as taxidermist and naturalist.

James McVey presents an independent woman struggling to balance needs of family with demands of her careers as a naturalist and businesswoman.

Martha Maxwell: Natural History Pioneer is part of the Now You Know Bio series on notable Coloradans.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865410755
• ISBN13: 9780865410756
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Filter Press
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7