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Claire Philip

101 Awesome Women Who Transformed Science



Discover the inspirational stories of 101 brilliant female scientists and the many discoveries, inventions and breakthroughs they brought into the world.
This book features inspiring STEM heroes from many different countries and cultures, some of which are still working today — pushing the frontiers of scientific fields from engineering to astrophysics.
These trailblazing women will fire the imagination of children everywhere! The captivating biographies, quotations and accessible facts are brought to life with charming illustrations.
These pioneering women include:
• Katherine G. Johnson (African American mathematician during NASAs first space launch)
• Ellen Ochoa (First Hispanic woman astronaut)
• Émilie du Châtelet (French mathematician in the 1700s who fought for her rights to study math/science)
• Etta Zuber Falconer (one of the 1st African American women to receive a PhD in Mathematics)
• Carol Shaw (First female video game designer)
• Joy Adamson (scientist/conservationist who raised lion cubs)
• Sun Yung Alice Chang (Chinese American mathematician)
This is a perfect title for kids aged 8+.
289 printed pages
Copyright owner
Arcturus Digital
Original publication
2020
Publication year
2020
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Quotes

  • VaniaMelivethhas quoted3 years ago
    Universities were limited to men until just a few hundred years ago. In the eighteenth century, more women entered the scientific arena, yet they were still at a great disadvantage.
  • VaniaMelivethhas quoted3 years ago
    Many of these women’s contributions to science were downplayed or overlooked during their own lifetime—or even credited to male colleagues. We can now finally correct this injustice
  • VaniaMelivethhas quoted3 years ago
    But that didn’t hold back these brave pioneers! They flew in the face of societal expectations, financial and legal barriers, ignorance, and prejudice. When times were tough and pay was low (or nonexistent) they persevered because they believed in their cause

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