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Author:

St. John, Jetty.

Title:

Hispanic scientists : Ellen Ochoa, Carlos A. Ramírez, Eloy Rodriguez, Lydia Villa-Komaroff, Maria Elena Zavala / by Jetty St. John.

Publisher:

Capstone Press,

Copyright Date:

1996

Description:

48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Scientists--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Hispanic American scientists--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Scientists.
Hispanic Americans--Biography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.

Contents:

What is a scientist? -- Carlos A. Ramirez -- Ellen Ochoa -- Elroy Rodriguez -- Lydia Villa-Komaroff -- Marie Elena Zavala -- Glossary -- Learn more -- Useful address -- Index.

Summary:

Brief biographies of five Hispanic American scientists of this century. Readers will explore the life work of scientists, inventors, aviators, and explores from a wide range of backgrounds. This series supports women's studies, ethnic studies, and career exploration units. It also provides positive role models for readers. This series explores and supports the standard "Science, Technology, and Society," as required by the National Council for the Social Studies.

Series:

Capstone short biographies

ISBN:

9781560653608
1560653604

LCCN:

95050304

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

T2PB062 -- Atkins Public Library (Atkins)

TJPC492 -- Bellevue Public Library (Bellevue)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)