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Author:

Pellum, Kimberly Brown author.

Title:

Black women in science : a black history book for kids / Kimberly Brown Pellum, PhD ; foreword by Dr. Rosetta A. Conner ; illustrations by Keisha Morris.

Publisher:

Rockridge Press,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

xiii, 122 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Subject:

African American women scientists--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Women scientists--Juvenile literature--Juvenile literature
Scientists--Juvenile literature--Juvenile literature
African American women--Juvenile literature--Juvenile literature
Women--Juvenile literature--Juvenile literature
Scientists--Biography.
African American women
Biographies
Illustrated works

Other Authors:

Conner, Rosetta A. writer of foreword.
Morris, Keisha illustrator.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-122).

Contents:

Rebecca Lee Crumpler -- Annie Turnbo Malone -- Bessie Coleman -- Flemmie Pansy Kittrell -- Mamie Phipps Clark -- Katherine Johnson -- June Cooke Wright -- Margret Strickland Collins -- Gladys West -- Annie J. Easley -- Patricia Bath -- Alexa Irene Canady -- Mae Carol Jemison -- Renee Gordon -- Gina Presley.

Summary:

"Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds. Black Women in Science stands out amongst other black history books for kids--featuring 15 powerful stories of fearless female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy. Through the triumphs of these amazing women, you'll find remarkable role models."--Provided by publisher

ISBN:

1641527072
9781641527071

Locations:

DAPG173 -- Mason City Public Library (Mason City)