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1) Annie Easley
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Annie Easley didn't plan to become a computer, but she needed a job, and she was good at math. Her work at NASA helped send rockets into space. She lived a life of learning and helping others. Her story inspires all young people to enjoy science and math." --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
There was a time when most people thought women should not be doctors. Elizabeth Blackwell wanted to change that. She found a medical school that accepted her. Then, she earned the highest grades in her class. Elizabeth became the first woman doctor in the United States. Discover how this pioneer in medicine and women's equality changed the world forever.
3) Grace Hopper
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Grace Hopper was one of the world's first computer programmers. Grace believed there was always more than one way to solve a problem. That belief inspired her lifelong work to bring computers to everyone. Grace asked the questions and helped solve the problems that transformed computers from giant machines that filled rooms to objects you can hold in your hand"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Women in Science and Technology: Katherine Johnson gives readers in grades 1-3 a brief biography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. It covers her childhood, work for the space program, and passion for STEM education. As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count, and she grew into a woman whose math skills helped send people into space. Her work at NASA was critical to the first space flights. Her successes inspire young people to enjoy math...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A brief biography of the first African-American woman astronaut, Mae C. Jemison. Readers will discover that she is also a doctor, dancer, businesswoman, and educator. Learn about how Mae went from a child with big dreams to a woman who inspires many." --
6) Megan Smith
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
This is a brief biography of the self-proclaimed technology evangelist who was the first woman to serve as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the United States. The little girl who was curious about everything now believes that everyone can use technology, data, and science to make the world a better place while reducing the human impact on the planet. She shows how fun the field of technology can be, and how people of all backgrounds can adventure...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
AYANNA HOWARD: Explore fascinating facts about Dr. Ayanna Howard. The African American roboticist, educator, and entrepreneur solves problems for Earth and space. Let's get to know Ayanna Howard!
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: As a young child, Ayanna Howard liked figuring out how things worked. Her creativity and love for math led her to become a robotics engineer. Today, Dr. Howard continues to share her passion of robotics to help young...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
MARYAM MIRZAKHANI: Explore fascinating facts about mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. She was the first woman to win the Fields Medal, the highest honor a mathematician can receive. Let's get to know Maryam Mirzakhani!
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Maryam Mirzakhani started breaking barriers for girls in math when she was in high school. Mirzakhani showed the world that women could solve complex math problems. Her work inspires young people today...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
RACHEL CARSON: Explore fascinating facts about marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson, whose book showing how chemicals hurt the planet helped start the modern environmental movement. Let's get to know Rachel Carson!
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Words have the power to create change, and Rachel Carson knew this. She shared her love of nature and the need to protect it by writing several books. Her work inspires young people today...
10) Tu Youyou
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
TU YOUYOU: Explore fascinating facts about Chinese scientist Tu Youyou, who found a cure for malaria and is credited with saving many lives. Let's get to know Tu Youyou!
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Youyou is a unique scientist. She is an expert in both traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine. She studied plants that could make medicine and found a cure for malaria, later earning her a Nobel Prize. Her story inspires young people today...
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