Bibliograph

Girl scientists, by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Type

Label

Girl scientists, by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Girl scientists

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1084618340

Responsibility statement

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Series statement

History's yearbook

Summary

"Who were history's smartest scientists? Who was voted "Most Likely to Have the Best Garden?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Scientists, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women scientists who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling readers. Backmatter material includes writing prompts that encourage readers to think creatively and critically. Series includes, a table of contents, educational sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Best all-around: Marie Curie -- Most inspired: Chien-shiung Wu -- Most likely to have the best garden: Ynes Mexia -- Most patriotic: Ruby Sakae Hirose -- Most underrated player: Lise Meitner -- Most driven: Susan La Flesche -- Most likely to aim high: Caroline Herschel -- Best collector: Mary Anning -- Best artist: Maria Merian -- Trendsetter: Annie Easley -- Best family legacy: Mary and Louis Leakey -- Best writer: Maria Agnesi -- Your turn! -- Consider this!

Target audience

juvenile

Classification