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1) Rosalind looked closer: the unsung hero of molecular science

Author

Gerin, Lisa

Publisher

Beaming Books

Pub. Date

2022.

Language

English

Description

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As a Jewish girl in England, Rosalind Franklin grew up against the backdrop of World War II. Fascinated with the natural world, as well as the invisible world that she could only see through her microscope, Rosalind developed a passion for science during a time when few women were recognized for their contributions to the field. Despite her father's discouragement, Rosalind studied chemistry at Cambridge University and went on to study the molecular...

2) Remembering Rosalind Franklin: Rosalind Franklin & the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA

Author

Stone, Tanya Lee

Publisher

Christy Ottaviano Books, Little, Brown and Company

Pub. Date

2024.

Language

English

Description

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"★ "[A] compelling introduction to an extraordinary scientist." —Booklist, starred review ★ "Poignant … Enlightening …. students with an appreciation for learning about lesser-known historical figures and an interest in science will find inspiration in Franklin's resilience. Remember Rosalind? She's unforgettable." —School Library Journal, starred review ★ "As she weaves science and history, Tanya Lee Stone unravels dual mysteries...