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"Reading this book has altered by angle of vision. If it had been available to me when I was twelve it would have transformed it entirely" - Laurence Inman, The School Reading List Discover the inspirational stories of 101 brilliant female scientists and the many discoveries, inventions and breakthroughs they brought into the world. This book features inspiring STEM heroes from many different countries and cultures, some of which are still working today - pushing the frontiers of scientific fields from engineering to astrophysics. These trailblazing women will fire the imagination of children…mehr

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"Reading this book has altered by angle of vision. If it had been available to me when I was twelve it would have transformed it entirely" - Laurence Inman, The School Reading List Discover the inspirational stories of 101 brilliant female scientists and the many discoveries, inventions and breakthroughs they brought into the world. This book features inspiring STEM heroes from many different countries and cultures, some of which are still working today - pushing the frontiers of scientific fields from engineering to astrophysics. These trailblazing women will fire the imagination of children everywhere! The captivating biographies, quotations and accessible facts are brought to life with charming illustrations. These pioneering women include: - Katherine G. Johnson (African American mathematician during NASAs first space launch) - Ellen Ochoa (First Hispanic woman astronaut) - Émilie du Châtelet (French mathematician in the 1700s who fought for her rights to study math/science) - Etta Zuber Falconer (one of the 1st African American women to receive a PhD in Mathematics) - Carol Shaw (First female video game designer) - Joy Adamson (scientist/conservationist who raised lion cubs) >This is a perfect title for kids aged 8+.
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(non-fiction) Claire Philip is an experienced children's editor and writer based in the Essex countryside. She loves writing nonfiction books to ignite a sense of wonder in children, and has worked on hundreds of titles over the last ten years. Her favourite topics are the natural world, science, history. (MBS/self-care) Claire Philip is an experienced children's writer and editor based in the beautiful Lake District. She specializes in titles that promote inclusion, emotional literacy, mindfulness, and wellbeing for kids, as well as nature and popular science. She loves walking her dog, painting, and coming up with ideas for new books! (fiction) Claire Philip is an experienced children's editor and writer based in the beautiful Lake District. She loves writing both fact and fiction books for young children-especially magical fairy tales. As well as working on lots of books, she enjoys walking in the hills, yoga, and cuddling her cat Bruce.