Trailblazers: 33 Women in Science Who Changed the World
33 Women In Science Who Changed The World
$21.30
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2017
Summary
Florence Nightingale. Sally Ride. Ada Lovelace.
These names and others are etched in history and included here as part of an awe-inspiring collection of profiles of thirty-three of the most influential women in science—women whose vision, creativity, passion, and dedication have changed the world.
Trailblazers is the perfect middle grade read for kids interested in science, and particularly female scientists, who have made important strides in the fields of biology, m…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399554186 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399554181 |
| Author: | Rachel Swaby |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2017 |
| Weight: | 162g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 132mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
“This collective biography is most timely. An interesting, engaging collection … that will encourage readers to explore further and perhaps pursue their own scientific curiosities.”–Kirkus Reviews
“The descriptions of the women’s lives often have a quiet poetry. Readers … will find much to admire in these accomplished and unconventional women.”–Publishers Weekly
“Swaby’s powerful book serves as an indispensable reminder that women have always been essential to science and innovation. With clarity and meticulous research, Trailblazers is certain to inspire the next generation of scientists.”–Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us From Missiles to the Moon to Mars
About The Author
Rachel Swaby
Rachel Swaby is the author of Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science—and the World. A freelance journalist, Swaby has written for Runner’s World, Wired, The Atlantic, and other publications. She lives in Brooklyn.
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