Queen of Physics

When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school. But her parents gave her a name meaning "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This engaging biography follows Wu as she battles sexism and racism to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on beta decay.

About the author

Teresa Robeson was born in Hong Kong, raised in Canada, and now writes and creates from her mini-homestead in southern Indiana where she lives with her scientist husband. A nonfiction winner of the We Need Diverse Books Mentorship Program, Teresa advocates for greater scientific and cultural literacy. Visit her online at teresarobeson.com and on Twitter @TeresaRobeson.   
 
Rebecca Huang is an illustrator from Taiwan who currently lives in the Bay Area. Rebecca received her MFA degree in illustration from Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She is the author and illustrator of Bobo and the New Baby. You can visit her at rebeccamhuang.com.

Summary

Meet Wu Chien Shiung, the famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove she could be anything she wanted. This engaging biography follows her as she battles sexism and racism to become the “Queen of Physics”.

Product details

• Authors: T. Robeson, Teresa Robeson, Teresa/ Huang Robeson
• Assisted by: Rebecca Huang (Illustration)
• Publisher: Union Square
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 99
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9781454932208
• ISBN: 978-1-4549-3220-8
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 225 mm x 285 mm x 10 mm
• Series: People Who Shaped Our World
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age