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  • Women Scientists in Medicine

    Nancy Dickmann

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2018)
    The field of medicine is crucial to the advancement of society, but many groundbreaking achievements have been left out of the history books. This insightful book illuminates the lives and accomplishments of women in the fields of medicine and health, from Elizabeth Blackwell to Virginia Apgar. Quotes from featured scientists and their contemporaries empower readers to explore the world of STEM for themselves. Beautiful illustrations and photographs immerse even reluctant readers. A gallery spread introduces readers to even more ingenious women scientists, while a timeline highlights the progress of women in medicine and health throughout history and lists Nobel Prize winners. Readers will see the state of contemporary medicine in a captivating "Science Now" spread.
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  • Women in Computer Science

    Tammy Gagne, Margrit Betke

    Library Binding (Core Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    "Computer scientists code the programs that we use every day on our computers, tablets, and smartphones. They help us work, communicate, and play games. Women in Computer Science looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field."--Publisher's website.
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  • Women in Medicine

    Tammy Gagne

    Library Binding (Core Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    "Female doctors, nurses, and medical researchers are helping change the way we treat illnesses and injuries. Women in Medicine looks at individuals who are making a major difference in these fields."--Publisher's website.
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  • Women in Physical Science

    Jodie Mangor

    Library Binding (Core Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    "From tiny atoms to vast galaxies, physical scientists study some of the smallest and largest objects in the universe. Women in Physical Science looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field."--Publisher's website.
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  • Women in Engineering

    Tammy Gagne

    Library Binding (Core Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    "Female engineers are hard at work designing the technology and infrastructure of our modern world. Women in Engineering looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field."--Publisher's website.
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  • Women in Earth and Space Exploration

    Tammy Gagne

    Library Binding (Core Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Women are making important discoveries on land, under the sea, and in space. Women in Earth and Space Explorationlooks at individuals who are making a major difference in these fields.
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  • Women in Conservation

    Carol Hand

    Library Binding (Core Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    "Across the world, women are saving wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. Women in Conservation looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field."--Publisher's website.
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  • Women Scientists in Physics and Engineering

    Catherine Brereton

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Despite innumerable obstacles, women have been making crucial discoveries and contributions to science throughout history. This illuminating book shines a light on women physicists and engineers, their accomplishments and the hurdles they overcame. Mini bio and feature boxes offer fast and fascinating facts. Quotes from each featured scientist and their contemporaries inspire readers to explore STEM on their own, while charming illustrations and photographs immerse even reluctant readers. An information-rich timeline overviews the progress of women in physics and engineering, and a gallery spread introduces readers to even more ingenious women in STEM. Full of key scientific discoveries and inspiration, this unique combination of history and science will be perfect in any library and classroom.
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  • Women Scientists in Chemistry

    Tracey Kelly

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Marie Curie is one of the most famous chemists in history for her groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity, but many people don't know that her daughter, Irne Joliot-Curie, also pioneered the field of chemistry and received the Nobel Prize in 1935. This engaging book sheds light on incredible women chemists, the obstacles they overcame, and their groundbreaking accomplishments. Mini bio boxes of each featured scientist give readers fast facts, and quotes from the scientists and their contemporaries inspire readers to explore the wonders of STEM for themselves. A gallery spread introduces to even more famous women chemists, while a thorough timeline marks the progress of women in chemistry. A concluding "Science Now" spread gives readers a view of where the field of chemistry is at today. Charmingly illustrated and full of stunning photographs, this book will be an inspiring addition to any library or classroom.
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  • Women Scientists in Physics and Engineering

    Catherine Brereton

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Despite innumerable obstacles, women have been making crucial discoveries and contributions to science throughout history. This illuminating book shines a light on women physicists and engineers, their accomplishments and the hurdles they overcame. Mini bio and feature boxes offer fast and fascinating facts. Quotes from each featured scientist and their contemporaries inspire readers to explore STEM on their own, while charming illustrations and photographs immerse even reluctant readers. An information-rich timeline overviews the progress of women in physics and engineering, and a gallery spread introduces readers to even more ingenious women in STEM. Full of key scientific discoveries and inspiration, this unique combination of history and science will be perfect in any library and classroom.
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  • Women Scientists in Math and Coding

    Catherine Brereton

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Profiles famous women in the history of mathematics, including Hypatia of Alexandria, Ada Lovelace, and Katherine Johnson.
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  • Women Scientists in Life Science

    Nancy Dickmann

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2018)
    The phenomenal work of archeologist Mary Anning led to crucial discoveries and theories, such as Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution, yet her story is often overshadowed by men scientists whose work she inspired. This enlightening book explores the lives, accomplishments, and obstacles of vital women scientists in life sciences such as Anning. Mini bio and feature boxes give readers fast facts, while quotes from scientists and their contemporaries inspire readers to explore the wonders of STEM for themselves. A gallery spread introduces readers to even more women scientists. Readers will see the accomplishments of women in life sciences in a thorough timeline, while a "Science Now" section introduces readers to the where life sciences are at today.
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