Understanding Earth : women who led the way

The Resource Understanding Earth : women who led the way
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Understanding Earth : women who led the way
Title remainder
women who led the way
Statement of responsibility
Nancy Dickmann
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Language
eng
Summary
  • "Narrative nonfiction, each title highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science. Photographs throughout"--
  • " This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.What shapes our planet? Women have been answering the question for centuries on many levels. Scientists such as Marie Curie have investigated the building blocks of matter, and the physical forces that act upon them. Geologists have studied the rocks beneath our feet by venturing dangerously close to erupting volcanoes, and have figured out what lies at Earth's center and why its surface moves as it does. Women have also led the way in exploring the planet's atmosphere and the causes and effects of climate change, the most urgent problem scientists are trying to solve. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions. "--
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  • Provided by publisher
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Biography type
collective biography
Cataloging source
NJQ/DLC
Dewey number
509.2/52
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
  • Ages 8-10
  • Grades 4-6
  • 860L
Intended audience source
  • Scholastic Inc
  • Scholastic Inc
  • Lexile
LC call number
QE21
LC item number
.D53 2022
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
Series statement
SuperSHEroes of science
Target audience
juvenile

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