The text is accompanied by black and white photographs of the women as well as appropriate photographs or diagrams pertaining to their work. The biographies include key discoveries, scientific merits, as well as interesting personal stories for each scientist. The book is divided into six sections with each section being a mini-biography of a woman. Super Women, written by Laurie Lawlor, tells the incredible stories of six different female scientists. This diverse group of women, all with awe-inspiring accomplishments, were active mentors and determined people who wouldn’t take no for an answer. These amazing women defied prejudice to succeed in the sciences using genius, ambition, and perseverance.ĪLA Notable Book author Laurie Lawlor deftly paints portraits of each of these pioneers who refused to take no for an answer, pursuing their passions through fieldwork, observations, laboratories, and research vessels in the face of sexism.
Super Women celebrates the scientific as well as the social significance of six incredible women who broke new ground with their research, busted through glass ceilings with their careers, and advanced humanity’s understanding of our world in the process. I think anyone, whether you have a young reader in your house or not, can appreciate this book. I’d say the intended age range is 9 to 12 years old, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book and learned so many new things. I am so excited to share this new non-fiction book for younger readers with you all. What a fantastic new selection from Holiday House. Super Women: Six Scientists Who Changed the World (2017, Holiday House, Non-Fiction Middle-Grade) Women’s history month might be over, but this book can be enjoyed anytime!
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