Trailblazers: 33 Women in Science Who Changed the World

Author:   Rachel Swaby
Publisher:   Random House USA Inc
ISBN:  

9780399554186


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   12 September 2017
Recommended Age:   From 10 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Rachel Swaby
Publisher:   Random House USA Inc
Imprint:   Random House Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:   Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 19.40cm
Weight:   0.147kg
ISBN:  

9780399554186


ISBN 10:   0399554181
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   12 September 2017
Recommended Age:   From 10 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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This collective biography is most timely. An interesting, engaging collection . . . that will encourage readers to explore further and perhaps pursue their own scientific curiosities. --<i>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. --<i>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, <i>Trailblazers</i> is certain to inspire the next generation of scientists. --Nathalia Holt, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us From Missiles to the Moon to Mars <i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>


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 From the Hardcover edition.


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Rachel Swaby is the author ofHeadstrong- 52 Women Who Changed Science-and the World. A freelance journalist, Swaby has written forRunner's World, Wired, The Atlantic, andother publications. Shelives in Brooklyn. Visit her atrachelswaby.comand follow @rachelswaby on Twitter.

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