Born Curious: 20 Girls Who Grew Up to Be Awesome Scientists
A collection of biographies of twenty groundbreaking women scientists who were curious kids and grew up to make incredible discoveries.
Why do galaxies spin the way they do?
What's the best kind of house for a Komodo dragon?
Can you cure malaria with medicine made from a plant?
The scientists and mathematicians in Born Curious sought answers to these and many other fascinating questions. And it's lucky for us they did. Without their vision, insight, and hard work, the world would be a sicker, dirtier, and more dangerous place.
The twenty groundbreaking women—including Rosalind Franklin, Marie Tharp, Shirley Anne Jackson, and more—came from all kinds of backgrounds and had all kinds of life experiences. Some grew up rich. Some grew up poor. Some were always the smartest kid in class. Some struggled to do well in school. But all had one thing in common: They were born curious. Are you curious, too? Read on.
| SKU | 120480 |
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| ISBN | 9781534421530 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 128 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Short Stories, Essays & Anthologies |
| Additional Contributor | Katy Wu |
| Primary Contributor | Martha Freeman |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster, Inc. |