She Persisted in Science

Title: She Persisted in Science
Subtitle: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference
Author: Chelsea Clinton
Narrators: Chelsea Clinton
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Genre: Biography,
Release Date: 06/01/23
Audience: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Grade Level: Pre-K to 3
Series: She Persisted
Language: English
Binding Type: Reinforced Library Binding
Page Count: 32
Awards: New York Times Best Seller,Publishers Weekly Starred Review


Description: A STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series! Throughout history, women have been told that science isnít for them. Theyíve been told that theyíre not smart enough, or that their brains just arenít able to handle it. In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women scientists who didnít listen to those who told them ìnoî and who used their smarts, their skills and their persistence to discover, invent, create and explain. She Persisted in Science is for everyone whoís ever had questions about the world around them or the way things work, and who wonít give up until they find their answers. With engaging artwork by Alexandra Boiger accompanying the inspiring text, this is a book that shows readers that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and that women in science change our world. This book features: Florence Nightingale, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Ynes Enriquetta Julietta Mexia, Grace Hopper, Rosalind Franklin, Gladys West, Jane Goodall, Flossie Wong-Staal, Temple Grandin, Zaha Hadid, Ellen Ochoa, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha & Mari Copeny, and Autumn Peltier, Greta Thunberg & Wanjiru Wathuti