Can one girl's questions change the world? Women in Chemistry 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 chemistry becomes a natural outcome of enjoying
the story. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the natural
world 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, "As a Biology teacher I appreciate the
science, and as a dad of girls ages 6 and 3, I love its simplicity. The
illustrations grab attention and the content is manageable." Delve into
the minds of inspirational women who've changed the world with their
scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include Cleopatra the
Alchemist, Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier, Dawn Shaughnessy, Rosalind
Franklin, and Ada Yonath. Concepts covered in this book include:
protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms, elements, the periodic table,
molecules, chemical structures, chemical reactions, matter, mass,
observations, research, hypotheses, experiments, and more. This engaging
story of women who have done pioneering work in chemistry sold more than
3,000 copies in its original Kickstarter run. The second book in the
"Science Wide Open" series, Women in Chemistry is an ideal place for
children to start their own journeys of discovery and wonder. Lexile
Measure: 780L
