Super Women in Science (Women's Hall of Fame Series) [Paperback]

Kelly DiDomenico (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Women's Hall of Fame Series

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 scientists!

 

 

 

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Gr. 6-8. From the Women's Hall of Fame series, this collective biography spotlights 10 women in the sciences. Though the discussion begins with Hypatia, who taught mathematics and astronomy in fifth-century Alexandria, most of the women worked during the twentieth century. These include biologist Rachel Carson, atomic physicists Maria Goeppert-Mayer and Chien-Shiung Wu, orangutan field observer Birute Galdikas, DNA researcher Rosalind Franklin, and astronaut Mae Jemison. Each chapter in this sturdy paperback provides a clear, accessible introduction to one woman's life and work, along with several black-and-white illustrations (usually photographs) and sidebars carrying interesting facts related to the subject. The book ends with an extensive glossary and a chapter-by-chapter source bibliography of books, articles, and Web sites. Many of the women overcame considerable obstacles to work in the sciences, but the main emphasis here is on the solid contributions they made, and rightly so. Carolyn Phelan
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Super Women in Science is likely to be inspiring not only children interested in science, but also those interested in history. Although listed as a middle grade book, I think older children will also find it useful. (Growing With Science Blog )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 102 pages
• Publisher: Second Story Press (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1896764665
• ISBN-13: 978-1896764665
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,182,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Especially recommended for budding young minds, February 16, 2003

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This review is from: Super Women in Science (Women's Hall of Fame Series) (Paperback)

Compiled and written by Kelly Di Domenico, Super Women In Science is a collection of brief biographies of remarkable women and their outstanding and influential scientific achievements. Specifically written for young readers of all ages, and featuring great female minds ranging from the Hypatia (a mathematician of ancient times) to the brilliant twentieth-century physicist Chien-Shiung Wu, Super Women In Science is an inspirational book especially recommended for budding young minds and an ideal selection for school and community libraries.