Editorial Review

These intriguing titles in the Women in STEM series off an inside look into the lives of determined and intelligent women in STEM. The compelling photos, infographics, and fact boxes contribute further insight into and additional information on these extraordinary women. Chien-Shiung Wu: First Lady of Physics delves into Wu’s top-secret work in helping develop the atomic bomb, her efforts measuring radiation, and her advances in studying blood cells. Jane Goodall: Groundbreaking Primatologist reveals that Goodall taught others how to better observe animal behavior as she discovered, for example, that chimpanzees form social bonds. Marie Curie: Radiation Power informs the reader that Curie was the first person to ever win two Nobel Prizes for her work on radiation. Temple Grandin: Animal Welfare Champion showcases Grandin’s extraordinary sensitivities to comprehending animal behaviors and how her inventions contributed to better conditions for animal treatment. Each book in this series includes a Try This! Section that suggests supplemental activities for readers to try to expand their learning of each woman’s scientific work. The glossary that highlights bolded words throughout will aid readers in expanding their vocabulary and enjoyment of each title. The Women in STEM series will surely enlighten, educated, and delight readers as they explore the stories of these amazing women.