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Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World Hardcover – July 26, 2016

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This “wittily illustrated [and] accessible volume” (The Wall Street Journal) highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world.
 
“The must-read, girl-power STEM book.”—InStyle
 
It’s a scientific fact: Women rock! This fascinating, educational collection features 50 illustrated portraits of trailblazing women in STEM throughout history.Full of striking, singular art, Women in Science also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include such pioneers as primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Katherine Johnson, who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon.
 
Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more!
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Explore this board book adapted for the youngest readers! Gorgeous illustrations of fifty fearless female pioneers who changed the world—with duplicates of each postcard. Based on the book Women in Science, this brilliantly illustrated 500-piece puzzle is the perfect gift for feminists and science lovers young and old. An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water. Explore the world of flowers! This book is ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world. Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female artists--from the 11th century to today.

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“This charming encyclopedia includes a page of text and a fanciful drawing of the women scientists you’ve heard of—and plenty who you haven’t! The book has good coverage of the 1800s and early 1900s—a critical time when women’s expanding participation in science was changing the very structure of how knowledge is pursued. . . . Ignotofsky’s profiles of diverse female scientists is a great addition to the shelf of any student, of any age.”—Hope Jahren, FADERmagazine

“With the help of eye-catching artwork, Ignotofsky celebrates not just astronauts, but also the engineers, biologists, mathematicians, and physicists who’ve blazed a trail for women in STEM. . . . The book elevates this information with beautiful and instructive infographics that delve into topics like the number of women currently working in STEM fields.”—Entertainment Weekly

“This book of illustrated biographies of scientific pioneers is hands-down gorgeous. . . . Kids will love paging through this, looking at all the detailed drawings, but they’ll likely have to rip it out of the hands of the adults who are marveling at each new page of factoids.”—Bitch Media

“The world needs more books like this.”—Scientific American
 
“A clever introduction to women scientists through history.”—Science Friday (Best Science Books of the Year)

“If there were constellations celebrating the incredible accomplishments of women in science, Rachel Ignotofsky’s illustrations would serve as the blueprints. As Ignotofsky floats NASA computer programmer and mathematician Annie Easley amid rockets and stars, surrounds Higgs boson discoverer Sau Lan Wu with particles, and cradles Barbara McClintock with corn and chromosomes, she anchors her dreamy depictions into our brains. Women in Science captures the joy of so many essential discoveries while also celebrating the extraordinary lives of the women who’ve achieved them.”—Rachel Swaby, author of Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science—and the World

“I wish I had a daughter so I could give her a copy of Rachel Ignotofsky's lovingly illustrated Women in Science. In addition to Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin, and Ada Lovelace, the book profiles dozens of less familiar female scientists—Black, Asian, Jewish, Russian, French, in stylish dresses, lab coats, trousers, spacesuits, shorts—whose accomplishments in astronomy, physics, mathematics, biology, psychology, and computer science came as news even to me. Ignotofsky provides young women with the courage and confidence to follow the exciting paths these pioneers have blazed before them.”—Eileen Pollack, author of The Only Woman in the Room: Why Science Is Still a Boys' Club

“In Rachel Ignotofsky’s edifying and inspiring book we meet some of history’s most remarkable women. Each profile contains extraordinary stories of obstacles and achievements. The drawings float on the pages’ dark backgrounds, making each figure appear to hover in the sky like a constellation. That’s what the reader is doing in this book: stargazing.”—Lauren Redniss, author of Radioactive and Thunder & Lightning

About the Author

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art’s graphic design program.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press (July 26, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1607749769
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1607749769
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 990L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.29 x 7.8 x 0.32 inches
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Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times Best Selling author and illustrator, based in California. She grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. She graduated from Tyler School of Art in 2011.

Rachel works for herself and spends all day and night drawing, writing and learning as much as she can. Rachel is a published author with 10 Speed Press and is always thinking up new ideas. Check out her books The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, Women In Science, Women in Art, and Women In Sports.

Her work is inspired by history and science. She believes that illustration is a powerful tool that can make learning exciting. She has a passion for taking dense information and making it fun and accessible. Rachel hopes to use her work to spread her message about scientific literacy and feminism.

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What an amazing book! I keep seeing reviews about people buying it for the little girls in their life but it's perfect for the little boys in your life too. Boys need to know how important women are to science! The book has beautiful illustrations that everyone can enjoy-children and adults. There is a lot more description for each scientist than I expected. It looks like it's too much text to keep the attention of a young child. The print is also rather small for a kid's book. I don't expect my child to read it on their own until they're much older, but I'm more than excited to read it to them. I've bought copies for all the STEMinists in my life.
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Goldwyn
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
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I recommend this for every little girl! But also to every woman scientist for inspiration and understanding who paved the way and why we need to continue forward!
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Lady Bluehawk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection! Keep 'em coming, 10 Speed Press! :)
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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I'll definitely be looking for their other "Women in ________" series' books; they're not just for kids, but for anyone who loves to find out more about fascinating folks in history, especially when their stories aren't widely known.

How old (in years) was the person you got this book for? "The person" was me, so 18+. ;)
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Robert Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Standing atop the shoulders of so many "giants"
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019
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I read this book in combination with Catherine Thimmesh's Girls Think of Everything, regretting that civilization has not as yet reached a point when achievements no longer need be identified as gender-specific. Be that as it may, both books provide valuable information and insights about creative thinking.

Rachel Ignotofsky focuses on 50 "fearless pioneers" during a time frame that extends from Hypatia (350-370 CE-415 CE [?]) until Maryam Mirzakhani (1977-2017). Women in the United States were not permitted to vote until 1920 and access to higher education was denied -- or at least severely limited -- to women who wanted to pursue a degree in medicine or in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Moreover, resistance to women's personal growth and professional development has been even wider and deeper in most other countries.

These are among the mini-profiles of "fearless pioneers" that are of greatest interest and value to me:

o Ada Lovelace (1815-1852): Mathematician,; collaborator with Charles Babbage on first computer program
o Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910): Physician; founder of several medical societies in U.S. and England
o Alice Ball (1892-1916): Chemist; developed a new treatment of leprosy victims throughout the world
o Marie Curie (1867-1934): Physicist and chemist; Nobel laureate (twice)
o Barbara McClintock (1902-1992): Cytogeneticist; revised views of evolution and botany; Nobel laureate
o Grace Hopper (1906-1992): Navy admiral and computer scientist; invented first compiler
o Rachel Carson (1907-1964): Marine biologist and conservationist; author of the Silent Spring
o Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000): Inventor and film actress; developed frequency-hopping spread system (FHSS) used in smartphones, GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
o Katherine Johnson (1918- ): Physicist and mathematician calculated trajectories for NASA; featured in the book and film, Hidden Figures
o Jane Goodall (1934- ): Primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist; renowned for research on chimpanzees
o Valentina Tereshkova (1937- ): Engineer and Cosmonaut; first woman to travel in outer space; orbited Earth 48 times in Vostok VI
o Elizabeth Blackburn (1948- ): Molecular biologist; invented telomarase (enzyme that builds telomeres); Nobel Laureate
o Maye Jemison (1956- ): Astronaut, educator, and physician; first African-American woman in outer space; founder and CEO of several corporations

Rachel Ignotofsky concludes, "The women in this book prove to the world that no matter your gender, your race, or your background, anyone can achieve great things. Their legacy lives on. Today, women all over the world are still risking everything to discover and explore.

"Let us celebrate these trailblazers so we can inspire the next generation. Together, we can pick up where they left off, and continue the search for knowledge.

"So go out and tackle new problems, find your answers, and learn everything you can to make your own discoveries!"

That is her challenge to the young women who read this book but it is also a challenge to others -- parents, other family members, teachers, coaches, and clergy -- who can support their efforts. I also urge those young women to keep in mind this valuable insight from Eleanor Roosevelt: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
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pathak
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb and, very admirable indeed
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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Having read several thousand books in my lifetime, I find this book uniquely praiseworthy for its well-researched coverage, superb literary style and more, the wonderful illustrations! Hats off to Rachel Ignotofsky and the publisher. I learned a lot about women in science and technology, along with their hardships and remarkable dedication. A revised edition could easily add another 25 names of equal distinction.
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Charcamper
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Gift for Women Biologists
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
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As a fish biologist i am sure to give this as a gift to all of my techs as they move on to new jobs and promotions. it is the perfect gift!
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Kevin Caruso
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing women of science!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
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Inspiring stories!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, but not geared toward adults or serious reading
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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I read several reviews of this book and I know it was on the best seller list in the Science category. While it is a nice book, it is obviously geared toward girls and I feel is incorrectly categorized for Science, and should instead by Young Adult Non Fiction. Because I bought it sight-unseen, and was giving it as a gift to a science teacher, I was sort of stuck with it. Fortunately she liked it, but I wasn't giving it to her to use in her classroom; my intention was to give it as a gift for her.

This is a square book, almost the size of a composition notebook, and there is a one-page bio on each right page, and a chalkboard style drawing on the corresponding left pages. Between the one-page bios, and the drawings, it felt like it was for a young person. Style-wise, it's cute, but I had hoped to see actual photos of these amazing and ground-breaking women who are due to be acknowledged, celebrated and admired.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ) But I like the format of this book because it highlights the ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018
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Saw this book at a bookstore in an airport. It grabbed my attention because my 10-yr old niece is into science right now. (I had previously bought her Scratch coding books which she diligently works through.) But I like the format of this book because it highlights the works of women from diverse backgrounds who made significant contributions in STEM fields and showed initiative in being driven by their curiosity. This is important because their stories are not told or taught as intertwined as they should be - maybe most of us heard about Marie Curie? And this book has so many more that can't be found in typical curriculum.

I like the idea of her seeing herself in these pages and the representation gathered here can be used along with other books to help shape who she's becoming. And learning about through other naturally curious pioneers (men, women, and some children), she can hopefully see there is a common thread in humankind which means she is more than "just" any one thing. I'd buy this if I had a nephew as well, for the same reasons. To appreciate the things we have in common and celebrate the differences because of the possibility of unique contributions.

On the less philosophical side, it's simply a fun book with enough illustrations and facts, to keep a young reader engaged and can open up great conversations! There's not as much "wonder" these days, so finding a book that can generate it, is a good find!
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Raud O'ness
5.0 out of 5 stars Darling at home who is an adolescent approved
Reviewed in Brazil on May 23, 2023
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She is not the type of person to express easy approval for the unexpected item even if she knows how good the gift is and no matter how discontent she may found out with a detail, it's not so apparent but the feelings use to be sincere. Therefore, when she enthusiastically said that the piece is a gem, I guess I got it on bull's eye, cause it was something certainly she had no idea to have or to see it till that moment. So, points for Amz. to made it home and to the daddy?
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Tarpinder Puar
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and informative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2024
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Purchased as a gift. The book is very informative and the content is just right for a primary school child who is finding their love for science
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book.
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Merysc
5.0 out of 5 stars 50 científicas, diseño novedoso y mucha información
Reviewed in Spain on February 10, 2021
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 Libro de tamaño mediano y tapas duras. Cuenta con 127 páginas divididas de la siguiente forma: Hola pequeña introducción, 50 historias de mujeres científicas, hojas informativas cómo la línea del tiempo, herramientas de laboratorio, estadísticas, etc. Al final cuenta con una conclusión, una página con más científicas a modo de resumen, un glosario con distintos términos, las fuentes en las que se basan el libro, una página del autor, agradecimientos, y un índice. Me gusta la composición por qué es un libro científico, con todos los elementos que se necesitan.

El diseño del libro no es convencional. Es un libro oscuro en su mayor parte, En una hoja aparece la científica a color, y en la siguiente aparece la descripción de su vida y su descubrimiento escrito en el mismo tono. Cada científica ocupa 2 páginas.

El nivel de inglés no es del todo complicado, aunque debéis de tener en cuenta que dependiendo de la científica se citan conceptos específicos de la materia.

En resumen un libro con muchos datos y mucha información interesante, para aprender cosas nuevas e interiorizar que la ciencia no solo es de hombres!

Espero que os ayude nuestra experiencia!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 50 científicas, diseño novedoso y mucha información
Reviewed in Spain on February 10, 2021
Libro de tamaño mediano y tapas duras. Cuenta con 127 páginas divididas de la siguiente forma: Hola pequeña introducción, 50 historias de mujeres científicas, hojas informativas cómo la línea del tiempo, herramientas de laboratorio, estadísticas, etc. Al final cuenta con una conclusión, una página con más científicas a modo de resumen, un glosario con distintos términos, las fuentes en las que se basan el libro, una página del autor, agradecimientos, y un índice. Me gusta la composición por qué es un libro científico, con todos los elementos que se necesitan.

El diseño del libro no es convencional. Es un libro oscuro en su mayor parte, En una hoja aparece la científica a color, y en la siguiente aparece la descripción de su vida y su descubrimiento escrito en el mismo tono. Cada científica ocupa 2 páginas.

El nivel de inglés no es del todo complicado, aunque debéis de tener en cuenta que dependiendo de la científica se citan conceptos específicos de la materia.

En resumen un libro con muchos datos y mucha información interesante, para aprender cosas nuevas e interiorizar que la ciencia no solo es de hombres!

Espero que os ayude nuestra experiencia!
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ScienTechie
5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Book Of History Of Women In Technical And Scientific Fields
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2019
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It's a detailed book about whom these women geniuses were and what they were about. They were some of the true pioneers of women in technology and science. If anyone ever wondered if women can have technical, scientific brains and the minds to go with them, then this book is one of the best. It's also colourful in content and has a different font. Some of the women's careers include; Marie Curie - Physicist & Chemist, Valentina Tereshkova - Engineer & Cosmonaut, Rosalyn Yalow - Medical Physicist, Jane Cooke Wright - Onocologist, Katherine Johnson - Physicist & Mathematician, Chien-Shiung Wu - Experimental Physicist, Grace Hopper - Navy Admiral & Computer Scientist, Alice Ball - Chemist, Edith Clarke - Electrical Engineer, Ada Lovelace - Mathematician & Programmer and so many more interesting technical & scientific geniuses.

So if you have ever wondered if women can have minds that go well beyond the expected, double standard stereotypes, then this book is for you. I love it! Even I as a woman myself didn't know all these great minds as I was never that good in history. Brilliance doesn't always have the face of Einstein and he is one of my favourites. The faces of brilliance also come in the type that don't need a shave. This book is written by a brilliant author and writer. It can re-educate both men and women alike. It's also an educational book that's good to read to the younger generation.

I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
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