The Woman Who Split the Atom: The Life of Lise Meitner
The Life of Lise Meitner
$31.10
- Hardcover
264 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2022
Summary
As a female Jewish physicist in Berlin during the early 20th century, Lise Meitner had to fight for an education, a job, and equal treatment in her field, like having her name listed on her own research papers.
Meitner made groundbreaking strides in the study of radiation, but when Hitler came to power in Germany, she suddenly had to face not only sexism, but also life-threatening anti-Semitism as well. Nevertheless, she persevered and one day made a discovery that rocked the world: t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781419758539 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1419758535 |
| Author: | Marissa Moss |
| Publisher: | Abrams |
| Imprint: | Abrams Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 264 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2022 |
| Weight: | 390g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 148mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 10-14 |
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Critics Review
STARRED REVIEW
“Moss’ approach to this biography is notable in several ways, from the organization of facts into a very readable narrative to surprisingly clear explanations of Meitner’s scientific work and its significance. Even the back matter is uncommonly useful.”
STARRED REVIEW
“A scorching profile of a brilliant physicist whose proper re cognition was long delayed thanks to sexism, antisemitism, and personal betrayal…A bright tale of a life dedicated to science, well stocked with dramatic moments and discoveries.”
STARRED REVIEW
“Moss’s engagingly illustrated panels begin each chapter, bolstering the narrative by offering a direct emotional connection to Meitner’s work and thoughts. Short, easily digestible chapters capture a little-known pioneer in her field caught in dangerous times, and address nuclear implications that still resonate today.”
A brief comic book style episode introduces each chapter making an effective attention-grabber and a boon to report writers. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
Moss presents a spectacular story of history, science, and women’s struggle for respect through the narrative of Meitner’s life. The writing style is captivating and the book is a quick page-turner. * School Library Journal *
Absorbing and well-paced…Moss provides readers with comprehensible descriptions of her subject’s scientific work. * The Horn Book Magazine *
Marissa Moss
Marissa Moss has written more than 70 children’s books. She is the bestselling author-illustrator of the Amelia’s Notebook series and illustrator of The Eye That Never Sleeps, America’s Tea Parties, Barbed Wire Baseball, and Nurse, Soldier, Spy. Her awards include two California Book Awards, a Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award Honor, an NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, an ALA Notable, and the Cowan Writer’s Prize. She lives in Berkeley, California.
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