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Born Curious: 20 Girls Who Grew Up to Be Awesome Scientists

Born Curious: 20 Girls Who Grew Up to Be Awesome Scientists - Hardcover

by Martha Freeman
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Availability:In StockContributor:Martha Freeman, Katy Wu (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2020-02-18Pages:128
Language:EnglishPublisher:Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksISBN-13:9781534421530ISBN-10:153442153XUPC:9781534421530Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Science & NatureBook Topic:Science & Technology, WomenSize:10.10 x 8.20 x 0.70 inchesWeight:1.5013Product ID:SC777VV4H0
"An inspiring look at women who realized curiosity plus tenacity equals success." --Kirkus Reviews
" A] captivating compendium." --Publishers Weekly

Discover the histories of twenty incredible female scientists in this inspiring biography collection from beloved author Martha Freeman and Google Doodler Katy Wu.

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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksISBN-13:9781534421530ISBN-10:153442153XUPC:9781534421530Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Science & NatureBook Topic:Science & Technology, WomenSize:10.10 x 8.20 x 0.70 inchesWeight:1.5013Product ID:SC777VV4H0
Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award-nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question, which School Library Journal called "accessible and exciting" in a starred review. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. Martha lives in Oregon. Learn more at MarthaFreeman.com.

Katy Wu has worked in the animated feature film industry as a sketch artist and assistant art director, as well as in the tech industry as a "Doodler" for Google (creating the artwork and short films showcased on Google's landing page), where she created the Google "Doodles" for Nellie Bly and Nelson Mandela. Katy currently works as a freelance art director and designer on various animation projects. She has illustrated many nonfiction books for young readers, including Dumpling Dreams by Carrie Clickard and Born Curious by Martha Freeman. Learn more at KatyCWWU.Tumblr.com.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

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Martha Freeman, Katy Wu (Illustrator)

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Martha Freeman

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