Jellyfish Scientist
Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas

This children’s biography sheds light on an intriguing woman – Maude Delap – who became an expert in the marine life on Valentia Island. Maude Delap (1866-1953) was fascinated with the life history of jellyfish. Her goal was to raise one in captivity so she could study it closer. Off the coast of Ire......more

I really liked this introduction to a female scientist whom I’d never heard of before. And as a former keeper, I’m *so* impressed by her success in rearing sea jellies by doing water changes by hand/not having access to filtration systems. I like the illustration style and the focus on observation a......more

Thank you so much to Charlesbridge and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review. This was really fascinating, I personally hadn’t heard of Maude Delap but as soon as I saw this book I knew I had to give it a read. What an incredible woman and so ahead of her time. I really enjoyed learning all abou......more

Thank you so to Charlesbridge and Netgalley for the digital arc. Fascinating biography of self educated marine animal scientist, Maud Delap (1866-1953) of Valentia Island, Ireland. Born in an era when women had few choices beyond marriage and children, inquisitive Maude followed her heart and recorde......more

As the mother of daughters, I’m always on the lookout for nonfiction picture books that will inspire them as they grow into inquisitive women. "Jellyfish Scientist Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas" will happily find a place on our bookshelf. While the story of Maude – a woman persuing her sci......more