With the world trying to make sense of a novel virus that has become a Pandemic, and dealing with a current White Administration that doesn’t seem to appreciate science, I decided to celebrate the women of science, technology, engineering, and math this week as part of my Women’s History Month posts. Last week’s post focused on the Women & Civil Rights, click here. During the first week of Women’s History Month, I celebrated Women Suffragists and the Right to Vote. To read the post click here.
Here are some fabulous books to explore and celebrate Women of Science…
Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell by Tanya Lee Stone, Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman (Henry Holt, 2013)
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom by Teresa Robeson, Illustrated by Rebecca Huang (Sterling, 2019)
Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Helaine Becker, Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk (Henry Holt, 2018)
Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain by Cheryl Bardoe, Illustrated by Barbara McClintock (Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2018)
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles by Patricia Valdez, Illustrated by Felicita Sala (Knopf Books, 2018)
Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge by Rachel Dougherty (Roaring Brook, 2019)
Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane by Kirsten W. Larson, Illustrated byTracy Subisak (Calkins Creek, 2020)
Sweet Dreams, Sarah: From Slavery to Inventor by Vivian Kirkfield, Illustrated by Chris Ewald (Creston Books, 2019)
Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark by Heather Lang, Illustrated by Jordi Solano (Albert Whitman, 2016)
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky (Ten Speed Press, 2016)
These are just a few of the amazing books out there about women and science. Feel free to share some of your favorites in the comments.
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