Super women : six scientists who changed the world /
Lawlor, Laurie.
Super women : six scientists who changed the world / by Laurie Lawlor. - First edition. - 57 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Eleanor Margaret Burbidge -- Marie Tharp -- Florence Hawley Ellis -- Katherine Coleman Johnson -- Gertude Elion -- Eugenie Clark.
Super Women celebrates the scientific as well as the social significance of six incredible women who broke new ground with their research, busted through glass ceilings with their careers, and advanced humanity's understanding of our world in the process. These amazing women defied prejudice to succeed in the sciences using genius, ambition, and perseverance. ALA Notable Book author Laurie Lawlor deftly paints portraits of each of these pioneers who refused to take no for an answer, pursuing their passions through fieldwork, observations, laboratories, and research vessels in the face of sexism. This diverse group of women, all with awe-inspiring accomplishments, were active mentors and determined people who wouldn’t take no for an answer.
Age 8-12. Grade 4 to 6.
9780823436750 0823436756
2016027036
Women scientists--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Scientists--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Biographies.
Super women : six scientists who changed the world / by Laurie Lawlor. - First edition. - 57 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Eleanor Margaret Burbidge -- Marie Tharp -- Florence Hawley Ellis -- Katherine Coleman Johnson -- Gertude Elion -- Eugenie Clark.
Super Women celebrates the scientific as well as the social significance of six incredible women who broke new ground with their research, busted through glass ceilings with their careers, and advanced humanity's understanding of our world in the process. These amazing women defied prejudice to succeed in the sciences using genius, ambition, and perseverance. ALA Notable Book author Laurie Lawlor deftly paints portraits of each of these pioneers who refused to take no for an answer, pursuing their passions through fieldwork, observations, laboratories, and research vessels in the face of sexism. This diverse group of women, all with awe-inspiring accomplishments, were active mentors and determined people who wouldn’t take no for an answer.
Age 8-12. Grade 4 to 6.
9780823436750 0823436756
2016027036
Women scientists--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Scientists--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Biographies.