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Author
Publisher
Beaming Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"★ "[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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Rosalind Franklin loved science, but when she was young, there weren’t many woman scientists. Still, she persisted in pursuing her dreams, becoming a scientist and playing a key role in the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA (what we’re all made up of). Though her male colleagues took credit for her work at the time, we now know just how important her discoveries were to figuring out what our DNA looks like and how it works! In this...
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