Women in Science - 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

A gloriously illustrated celebration of trailblazing women. Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The book also contains fascinating infographics and an illustrated scientific glossary. The extraordinary women profiled include well-known figures like the physicist and chemist Marie Curie, as well as lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the African-American mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists and beyond ...

A propos de l'auteur

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who is proud to share stories of amazing women with the world. She grew up in New Jersey, USA on a healthy diet of cartoons and dessert before graduating with honours from the Tyler School of Art's graphic design programme in 2011. Now Rachel lives in beautiful Missouri, USA, where she spends all day drawing and learning as much as she can. She has a passion for taking dense information and making it fun and accessible, and is dedicated to creating educational works of art.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Rachel Ignotofsky, Ignotofsky Rachel
• Edition: Wren & Rook
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 9 à 11 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781526360519
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-6051-9
• Pages: 128
• Dimensions: 196 mm x 234 mm x 16 mm
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Littérature spécialisée (texte ou images); JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women, Interest age: from c 8 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), For primary education, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples