Rosalind Franklin, 9780711259560
Hardcover
Unacknowledged genius unlocked DNA, a scientist’s dream denied, then revealed.

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  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    2 August 2021

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Summary

Unveiling the Helix: The Story of Rosalind Franklin

Little Rosalind, born in London to a family that cherished education and service, embarked on a remarkable journey. From studying physics and chemistry at Cambridge to mastering X-ray crystallography in Paris, she dedicated herself to scientific discovery.

Returning to London’s King’s College, Rosalind’s work with Maurice Wilkins focused on unraveling the structure of DNA. Despite a disagreement, her groundbreaking “photo 5…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780711259560
ISBN-10:0711259569
Series:Little People, BIG DREAMS
Author:Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Naomi Wilkinson
Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint:Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:2 August 2021
Weight:344g
Dimensions:240mm x 195mm
About The Author

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

Naomi Wilkinson grew up in a small victorian seaside town and now lives in Bristol with her partner, daughter and dog. She spends hours obsessing over colour combinations and creating her illustrations, which are inspired by vintage childrens books, lovely packaging and folk art.

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