Who Did It First? 50 Scientists, Artists, and Mathematicians Who Revolutionized the World
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Who Did It First? 50 Scientists, Artists, and Mathematicians Who Revolutionized the World

Written by Julie Leung · Illustrated by Caitlin Kuhwald

Part of the Who Did It First? series

Discover trailblazers who revolutionized science, arts, and mathematics, paving the way for future generations.

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128 pages· 1120L
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Explore the lives of pioneers who transformed science, technology, and the arts. From Mae Jemison's space journey to Alan Turing's AI concept, meet 50 innovators who dared to dream. Uncover the stories of both celebrated and unsung heroes like Tu Youyou and Ada Lovelace, whose groundbreaking achievements continue to inspire. This collection invites readers to delve into the fascinating world of those who dared to challenge the status quo and left an indelible mark on history. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the visionaries who shaped our world.

From the publisher

A boldly illustrated and fascinating collection of profiles featuring the women and men who were pioneers of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. You likely know that Mae Jemison was the first African American woman in space. And maybe you know that Jane Goodall was the first human accepted into a chimpanzee community. But you might not know that Alan Turing was the first person to introduce the concept of artificial intelligence. Or that Tu Youyou was the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize. Who Did It First? 50 Scientists, Artists, and Mathematicians Who Revolutionized the World brings together all of these trailblazers into one stunning package. With both well-known figures and lesser-known heroes, editor Alex Hart, writer Julie Leung, and illustrator Caitlin Kuhwald celebrate the inspiring innovators who braved uncharted waters to pave the path for future generations. Perfect for fans of Little Leaders, Women in Science, and Rad Women Worldwide, Who Did It First? makes a wonderful gift for any occasion and is a must-have for every young reader’s library. Featuring Ada Lovelace, Mindy Kaling, Temple Grandin, Maria Tallchief, Riz Ahmed, and many others.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1120L
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Reading levels
ATOS
~8
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
October 15, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250211712

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