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Super women : six scientists who changed the world / by Laurie Lawlor.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: York, PA : Holiday House, [2017]Edition: First editionDescription: 57 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780823436750
  • 0823436756
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Contents:
Eleanor Margaret Burbidge -- Marie Tharp -- Florence Hawley Ellis -- Katherine Coleman Johnson -- Gertude Elion -- Eugenie Clark.
Summary: 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.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 509.252 L418 Available 33111008606762
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 509.252 L418 Available 33111008762623
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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!

Age 8-12.

Grade 4 to 6.

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.

Eleanor Margaret Burbidge -- Marie Tharp -- Florence Hawley Ellis -- Katherine Coleman Johnson -- Gertude Elion -- Eugenie Clark.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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