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Celebrate Women in Science

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March is Women's History Month. Check out one of these books highlighting the accomplishments of these female scientists!

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She Persisted in Science

She Persisted in Science

Brilliant Women Who Made A Difference

by Clinton, Chelsea

Book - 2022

Introduces readers to women scientists who didn’t listen to those who told them “no” and used their smarts, skills, and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain. Introduces readers to women scientists who didn’t listen to those who told them “no” and used their smarts, skills, and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain. Show less

Introduces readers to women scientists who didn’t listen to those who told them “no” and used their smarts, skills, and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain. Introduces readers to women scientists who didn’t listen to those who told them “no” and used their smarts, skills, and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain. Show less

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Marie Curie

Marie Curie

by Walker, Nell

Book - 2022

Learn about the fascinating life of Marie Curie, one of the world’s most celebrated women scientists who changed the course of the world through her scientific discoveries. Learn about the fascinating life of Marie Curie, one of the world’s most celebrated women scientists who changed the course of the world through her scientific discoveries. Show less

Learn about the fascinating life of Marie Curie, one of the world’s most celebrated women scientists who changed the course of the world through her scientific discoveries. Learn about the fascinating life of Marie Curie, one of the world’s most celebrated women scientists who changed the course of the world through her scientific discoveries. Show less

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Blast Off!

Blast Off!

How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America Into Space

by Slade, Suzanne

Book - 2022

This STEM biography chronicles the life of the first female rocket scientist who, chosen to create the fuel to launch a rocket carrying America’s first satellite, broke gender barriers and overcame many challenges to succeed. This STEM biography chronicles the life of the first female rocket scientist who, chosen to create the fuel to launch a rocket carrying America’s first satellite, broke gender barriers and overcame many challenges to succeed. Show less

This STEM biography chronicles the life of the first female rocket scientist who, chosen to create the fuel to launch a rocket carrying America’s first satellite, broke gender barriers and overcame many challenges to succeed. This STEM biography chronicles the life of the first female rocket scientist who, chosen to create the fuel to launch a rocket carrying America’s first satellite, broke gender barriers and overcame many challenges to succeed. Show less

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The Future of Science Is Female

The Future of Science Is Female

The Brilliant Minds Shaping the 21st Century

by Stone, Zara

Book - 2020

Shares the fascinating, complicated stories of how a diverse group of powerful women got started -- from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Shares the fascinating, complicated stories of how a diverse group of powerful women got started -- from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Show less

Shares the fascinating, complicated stories of how a diverse group of powerful women got started -- from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Shares the fascinating, complicated stories of how a diverse group of powerful women got started -- from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Show less

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The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything

The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything

The Story of Maria Mitchell

by Alary, Laura

Book - 2022

Tells the remarkable story of a pioneering 19th-century scientist and women’s rights activist who became the first professional female astronomer in the U...Show more Tells the remarkable story of a pioneering 19th-century scientist and women’s rights activist who became the first professional female astronomer in the U.S., the first female member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and one of the first female college professors. Show less

Tells the remarkable story of a pioneering 19th-century scientist and women’s rights activist who became the first professional female astronomer in the U...Show more Tells the remarkable story of a pioneering 19th-century scientist and women’s rights activist who became the first professional female astronomer in the U.S., the first female member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and one of the first female college professors. Show less

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The Woman Who Split the Atom

The Woman Who Split the Atom

The Life of Lise Meitner

by Moss, Marissa

Book - 2022

The riveting story of the Jewish physicist who, after overcoming adversity, anti-Semitism and sexism, made a discovery that rocked the world. The riveting story of the Jewish physicist who, after overcoming adversity, anti-Semitism and sexism, made a discovery that rocked the world. Show less

The riveting story of the Jewish physicist who, after overcoming adversity, anti-Semitism and sexism, made a discovery that rocked the world. The riveting story of the Jewish physicist who, after overcoming adversity, anti-Semitism and sexism, made a discovery that rocked the world. Show less

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Dragon Bones

Dragon Bones

The Fantastic Fossil Discoveries of Mary Anning

by Marsh, Sarah Glenn

Book - 2021

A picture-book biography of the 19th-century self-taught paleontologist whose discoveries were rarely given credit -- until now. A picture-book biography of the 19th-century self-taught paleontologist whose discoveries were rarely given credit -- until now. Show less

A picture-book biography of the 19th-century self-taught paleontologist whose discoveries were rarely given credit -- until now. A picture-book biography of the 19th-century self-taught paleontologist whose discoveries were rarely given credit -- until now. Show less

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How to Hear the Universe

How to Hear the Universe

Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-time

by Valdez, Patricia

Book - 2022

A biography of immigrant scientist Gabriela Gonzâalez, who, armed with modern technology, completed the work that Albert Einstein had begun 100 years earl...Show more A biography of immigrant scientist Gabriela Gonzâalez, who, armed with modern technology, completed the work that Albert Einstein had begun 100 years earlier, confirming his theory of gravitational waves and breaking new ground for space-time research. Show less

A biography of immigrant scientist Gabriela Gonzâalez, who, armed with modern technology, completed the work that Albert Einstein had begun 100 years earl...Show more A biography of immigrant scientist Gabriela Gonzâalez, who, armed with modern technology, completed the work that Albert Einstein had begun 100 years earlier, confirming his theory of gravitational waves and breaking new ground for space-time research. Show less

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June Almeida, Virus Detective!

June Almeida, Virus Detective!

The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus

by Slade, Suzanne

Book - 2021

This picture-book biography explores the life and career of scientist June Almeida, the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus. This picture-book biography explores the life and career of scientist June Almeida, the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus. Show less

This picture-book biography explores the life and career of scientist June Almeida, the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus. This picture-book biography explores the life and career of scientist June Almeida, the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus. Show less

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Hidden Powers

Hidden Powers

Lise Meitner's Call to Science

by Atkins, Jeannine

Book - 2022

A biographical novel in verse about Lise Meitner, an Austrian Jew and physics professor in Nazi Germany who escaped to Sweden and whose work led to the discovery of nuclear fission. A biographical novel in verse about Lise Meitner, an Austrian Jew and physics professor in Nazi Germany who escaped to Sweden and whose work led to the discovery of nuclear fission. Show less

A biographical novel in verse about Lise Meitner, an Austrian Jew and physics professor in Nazi Germany who escaped to Sweden and whose work led to the discovery of nuclear fission. A biographical novel in verse about Lise Meitner, an Austrian Jew and physics professor in Nazi Germany who escaped to Sweden and whose work led to the discovery of nuclear fission. Show less

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Breaking Through the Clouds

Breaking Through the Clouds

The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne Simpson

by Nickel, Sandra

Book - 2022

An inspiring picture book about the meteorologist whose discoveries helped us understand how weather works. An inspiring picture book about the meteorologist whose discoveries helped us understand how weather works. Show less

An inspiring picture book about the meteorologist whose discoveries helped us understand how weather works. An inspiring picture book about the meteorologist whose discoveries helped us understand how weather works. Show less

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Fossil Hunter

Fossil Hunter

How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life

by Blackford, Cheryl

Book - 2022

A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. Show less

A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. Show less

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A Dinosaur Named Ruth

A Dinosaur Named Ruth

How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard

by Lyon, Julia

Book - 2021

When prairie girl Ruth Mason finds strange rocks on her family land, she devotes her life to uncovering their source, leading to the discovery of thousands of dinosaur fossils. When prairie girl Ruth Mason finds strange rocks on her family land, she devotes her life to uncovering their source, leading to the discovery of thousands of dinosaur fossils. Show less

When prairie girl Ruth Mason finds strange rocks on her family land, she devotes her life to uncovering their source, leading to the discovery of thousands of dinosaur fossils. When prairie girl Ruth Mason finds strange rocks on her family land, she devotes her life to uncovering their source, leading to the discovery of thousands of dinosaur fossils. Show less

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She Heard the Birds

She Heard the Birds

The Story of Florence Merriam Bailey : Pioneering Nature Activist

by D'Aquino, Andrea

Book - 2022

Meet Florence Merriam Bailey, a pioneering birder and activist who changed the way we study birds forever. Meet Florence Merriam Bailey, a pioneering birder and activist who changed the way we study birds forever. Show less

Meet Florence Merriam Bailey, a pioneering birder and activist who changed the way we study birds forever. Meet Florence Merriam Bailey, a pioneering birder and activist who changed the way we study birds forever. Show less

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Tu Youyou's Discovery

Tu Youyou's Discovery

Finding A Cure for Malaria

by Daemicke, Songju Ma

Book - 2021

Tu Youyou's malaria treatment saved millions of lives, and she became the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize. Tu Youyou's malaria treatment saved millions of lives, and she became the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize. Show less

Tu Youyou's malaria treatment saved millions of lives, and she became the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize. Tu Youyou's malaria treatment saved millions of lives, and she became the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize. Show less

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