Women in Science

Women in Science book cover
Contents Chapter One The Women of Rising Star Cave 4 Chapter Six Women and Space 58 Chapter Two Women in Chemistry 16 Chapter Seven Women in Mathematics and Engineering 68 Chapter Three Women in Biology 26 Chapter Eight Women in Computing and Robotics 76 Chapter Four Women in Genetics and Medicine 38 Chapter Nine Young Scientists Not Waiting until Tomorrow Chapter Five Women in Physics 48 Additional Resources 104 Timeline 38 Source Notes 100 Essential Facts 100 Index 110 Glossary 102 About the Author 112
Women in Science

Women in Science

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women’s Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Science features groundbreaking figures in chemistry, biology, mathematics, medicine, and many other scientific fields. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

About This Book

By: Sue Bradford Edwards
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Published by: Essential Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing
9-12Age Range
7.2 AR
110Pages
PeopleSubject
1100LLexile
2-3 hoursReading Time
ZGuided Reading
ZFountas & Pinnell
80DRA