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Almost every morning I write on my window seat about strong girls and women who have made historical contributions to science or the arts.



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Hidden Powers: Lise Meitner’s Call to Science

Hidden Powers: Lise Meitner’s Call to Science uses verse to introduce one of the twentieth century’s most import physicists, recounting Lise Meitner’s escape from Nazi Germany and the discovery of nuclear fission.

“Atkins approaches her newest biographical novel in verse with the same clarity of purpose and ability to express the vision, the courage, and the achievements of a woman aspiring to move science forward, despite resistance and hostility from many within the field. A respectful and very accessible introduction to Meitner.”
– BOOKLIST

“An admirable tribute to a life that holds some timely lessons.”
-- Kirkus Reviews

Available from Atheneum Books/Simon & Schuster, Bookshop.org and Amazon.

For readers ten and up.


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Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math

Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math introduces women who used math to imagine what’s beyond horizons or under the sea, to make social change, or create inventions that improve our lives.

“Thoroughly researched, creatively presented, inspiring real-life role models for girls who love math.”Kirkus Reviews

Available from Atheneum Books/Simon & Schuster and Bookshop.org

For readers ten and up.


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Finding Wonders

Finding Wonders- A lyrical introduction to Mary Anning who explored the earth of long ago, Maria Merian, who studied and painted living plants and insects, and Maria Mitchell, who learned secrets of the sky.


“Vividly imagines the lives of three girls who grew up to become famous for their achievements in science. . . . each of these three perceptive portrayals is original and memorable.”
— Booklist, starred review

Available from Atheneum Books/Simon & Schuster.

For readers ten and up.

 

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