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English
Description
"Brief, illustrated bios of women creators around the world"--
Featuring the true stories of women creators and thinkers from around the world, throughout history, this book shows that sometimes seeing things a little differently can lead to big changes. Some names are well known, some are not, but all the women had a lasting effect on the fields they workd in. Whether they were breaking ground for innovative structures or breaking rules and creating...
Author
Series
Publisher
Second Story Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Women breaking new ground in areas once thought beyond them, and establishing a legacy for others to follow―that's what the Women's Hall of Fame Series is all about. Super Women in Science is no exception. Meet ten women from ancient times to today, with lively senses of curiosity and the vision and determination to discover how and why things work. An educational and fun tour through centuries of research and discoveries, sure to inspire future...
5) Marie Curie
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Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the chemist whose work with radium laid the foundation for much of today's scientific knowledge.
7) Marie Curie
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A simple biography of the woman scientist.
8) Mae Jemison
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs present the life of Mae Jemison"--
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Series
Language
English
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"What if tornadoes could be stopped or slowed down? In this addition to the critically-acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy, and save countless lives across America's heartland."--
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Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Each of the women feted here for her trailblazing work in earthquake science has her own profile that interweaves personal history, advice on coping with natural disasters, experiences with gender and racial bias, and related scientific information"--
13) Eugenie Clark
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Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"My First Science Biography explores the lives of some of the worlds best-known scientists. Highlighting the life and times of each notable scientist, this biography series provides an in-depth look at the inspiration, achievements, and successes that define these great individuals. Informative firsthand accounts and stunning visuals engage students in compelling and timeless tales. My First Science Biography is a series of AV2 media enhanced books....
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
This is the story of Marie Curie whose extraordinary persistence and determination proved the existence of radium and opened the gateway to the nuclear age in which we live. Marie Curie's scientific research and discovery of radium in 1902, helped open the door to our modern nuclear age.
