Can one girl's questions change the world? Women in Biology follows a
conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders what living
things are made of, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers
are both accurate and approachable to a young mind. In this way,
learning the basics of biology becomes a natural outcome of enjoying the
story. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about living things and
see how one person can change the world, this book has been peer
reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and
parents. One reviewer writes, "You have somehow hit a fine balance
between age-appropriateness and factual correctness in both the art and
the text." Delve into the minds of inspirational women who've changed
the world with their scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include
Maria Sibylla Merian, Hildegard of Bingen, Linda Buck, Barbara
McClintock, and Jane Cooke Wright. Concepts covered in this book
include: cells, receptors, DNA, genes, metamorphosis, observations,
research, hypotheses, experiments, and more. This engaging story of
women who have done pioneering work in biology sold more than 3,000
copies in its original Kickstarter run. The first book in the "Science
Wide Open" series, Women in Biology is the perfect place for children to
start their own journeys of discovery and wonder.Lexile Measure: 780L