Women Scientists Who Changed the World

By Kelly Di Domenico

Readers meet eleven women scientists, whose research and discoveries are outstanding in their fields, in this inspiring collective biography. With accessible and upbeat writing, readers are introduced to each scientist's life and work, including the obstacles each woman had to overcome to achieve success. Profiles include biologist Rachel Carson, orangutan researcher Birute Galdikas, and Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Ada Yonath.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448859999
• ISBN13: 9781448859993
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8