Books in Women Hall of Famers in Mathematics and Science series

Recounts the life and accomplishments of the woman whose work programming early computers led to her achieving the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy.

Profiles a woman anesthesiologist who was a pioneer in medicine, graduating from medical school at a time when few women attended college and developing the Apgar score for measuring a newborn's physical condition at birth.

A biography of the woman who used her understanding of chemistry to help develop medicines and who devoted her life to helping others.

Explores the work of Chien-Shiun Wu, a physicist and atomic researcher, and examines the hardships she endured to reach the top of her field.

Provides insights into the life of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut, including some of the steps she took to reach her goals.

Examines the personal life and professional career of Sylvia Earle, who is an oceanographer, marine botanist, ecological activist, aquanaut, and author.

Explores the work of Chien-Shiun Wu, a physicist and atomic researcher, and examines the hardships she endured to reach the top of her field.

A biography of the woman who used her understanding of chemistry to help develop medicines and who devoted her life to helping others.

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Examines the personal life and professional career of Sylvia Earle, who is an oceanographer, marine botanist, ecological activist, aquanaut, and author.

Provides insights into the life of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut, indcluding some of the steps she took to reach her goals.

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