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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science. A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes--from well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, to lesser-known athletes like skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee and Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Women scientists have made key contributions to the pursuit of science and some of the most important discoveries of all time. In Jane Goodall, learn how the British primatologist chose to pursue a career in science and discovered new chimpanzee behavior, changing the way we understand our closest animal relatives. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In Grace Hopper, learn how the American computer scientist chose to pursue a career in science and revolutionized the way we program computers. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
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Description
A brief biography of the first African-American woman astronaut, Mae C. Jemison. Readers will discover that she is also a doctor, dancer, businesswoman, and educator. Learn about how Mae went from a child with big dreams to a woman who inspires many.
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In this title, examine the life of adventurous cloud explorer and weather pioneer Joanne Simpson. Readers will enjoy digging into Simpson's personal story, beginning with her childhood flying planes out of Boston and sailing boats at Cape Cod. Students can trace Simpson's success, from her education at the University of Chicago and research at Woods Hole to her work on Project Stormfury with the National Weather Bureau and the development of the...
11) Annie Easley
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
Annie Easley didn't plan to become a computer, but she needed a job, and she was good at math. Her work at NASA helped send rockets into space. She lived a life of learning and helping others. Her story inspires all young people to enjoy science and math.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
There was a time when most people thought women should not be doctors. Elizabeth Blackwell wanted to change that. She found a medical school that accepted her. Then, she earned the highest grades in her class. Elizabeth became the first woman doctor in the United States. Discover how this pioneer in medicine and women's equality changed the world forever.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She grew into a woman whoe math skills helped send people into space. Her work at NASA was critical to the first space flights. Her successes inspire young people to enjoy math and science."--Back cover.
14) Grace Hopper
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Grace Hopper was one of the world's first computer programmers. Grace believed there was always more than one way to solve a problem. That belief inspired her lifelong work to bring computers to everyone. Grace asked the questions and helped solve the problems that transformed computers from giant machines that filled rooms to objects you can hold in your hand.
15) Jane Goodall
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the zoologist, discussing her personal life as well as her work with chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania.
16) Temple Grandin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Presents a book about Temple Grandin and her life in science.
18) Jane Goodall
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The book is about Jane Goodall and her life in science."--
19) Ada Lovelace
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The book is about Ada Lovelace and her life in science."--
20) Rachel Carson
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The book is about Rachel Carson and her life in science."--
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