Maria Orosa Freedom Fighter
Scientist and Inventor from the Philippines
$19.45
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
7 December 2026
Summary
Freeman Book Awards - Honorable Mention - Children’s and Young Adult’s Literature on East and Southeast Asia
“As a food scientist, she sought to reduce the Philippines’ dependence on imported food, pioneering new ways to use local products. And that was before she became a war hero.” –New York Times
This delightful children’s book follows the life of Maria Orosa–a pioneering woman scientist who studied food science in the United States then returned t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804860093 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0804860092 |
| Author: | Norma Olizon-Chikiamco, Mark Salvatus |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 7 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 482g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm x 15mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Norma Olizon-Chikiamco
Norma Chikiamco writes for leading newspapers and magazines in the Philippines. Apart from winning the Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature for Pan de Sal Saves the Day, she has received an Outstanding Journalism Award from the ANZ Chamber of Commerce and a National Book Award from the Manila Critics Circle. She has also written several cookbooks on Filipino cuisine.
Mark Salvatus is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Manila. Two children’s books he illustrated have won awards from the Philippine Board for Books for Young People (PBBY) and the National Book Awards-Manila Critics Circle.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.