Super Women
Six Scientists Who Changed the World
York, PA : Holiday House, [2017]
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 57 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Break through the glass ceiling with six incredible women whose scientific research changed the world.
Katherine Coleman Johnson. Eugenie Clark. Marie Tharp. Gertrude Elion. Florence Hawley Ellis. Eleanor Margaret Burbidge. Acclaimed author Laurie Lawlor deftly paints portraits of each of these figures who refused to take no for an answer, pursuing their passions through fieldwork, observations, laboratories, and research vessels in the face of sexism, racism, and more. This diverse group of women, all with awe-inspiring accomplishments, were active mentors and determined people who wouldn't take no for an answer.
The beautifully written book includes key photographs, a glossary, and source notes.
A 2018 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!
Katherine Coleman Johnson. Eugenie Clark. Marie Tharp. Gertrude Elion. Florence Hawley Ellis. Eleanor Margaret Burbidge. Acclaimed author Laurie Lawlor deftly paints portraits of each of these figures who refused to take no for an answer, pursuing their passions through fieldwork, observations, laboratories, and research vessels in the face of sexism, racism, and more. This diverse group of women, all with awe-inspiring accomplishments, were active mentors and determined people who wouldn't take no for an answer.
The beautifully written book includes key photographs, a glossary, and source notes.
A 2018 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!
Contents:
E. Margaret Burbidge -- Marie Tharp -- Florence Hawley Ellis -- Katherine Coleman Johnson -- Gertude Elion -- Eugenie Clark.
Subjects:
Women scientists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Scientists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women scientists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Scientists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: Age 8-12.
ISBN:
9780823436750 (hardcover)
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C BIOGRAPHY Collective Scientists | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's Biography | Out (Due: 5/13/2024) |
C BIOGRAPHY Collective Scientists | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Children's | In |
C BIOGRAPHY Collective Scientists | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Children's Biography | In |
C BIOGRAPHY Collective Scientists | Southeast | Children's Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references and index.