Women in Physics

By Mary Wissinger, Danielle Pioli (Illustrator)

Part of the Science Wide Open series

Can a young girl's curiosity unravel the mysteries of physics and inspire change?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

An inquisitive young girl embarks on a journey through the wonders of physics, guided by a knowledgeable narrator. As she explores concepts like gravity and radioactivity, she learns about pioneering women scientists such as Marie Curie and Chien-Shiung Wu. Will her questions lead to a deeper understanding of the universe and inspire her to change the world? Dive into this engaging tale that blends scientific discovery with the stories of trailblazing women, encouraging young minds to explore and question the natural world. Perfect for sparking a lifelong passion for science in children.

From the publisher

Can one girl’s questions change the world? The Science Wide Open series invites your child into the breathtaking world of science!

Women in Physics follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders why things move the way that they do, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are crafted to be both accurate and approachable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of physics becomes a natural outcome of enjoying the story.

Concepts covered in the Women in Physics book include: Matter, Mass, Force, Gravity, Atoms, Elements, X-rays, Radioactivity, Observation, Research, Hypotheses, Experiments, …and more!

Science Wide Open also tells the stories of influential female scientists throughout history by weaving together the questions of this spunky young protagonist with the underrepresented but true stories of these women of science!

Scientists profiled include Emilie du Chatelet, Laura Bassi, Marie Curie, Irene Joliot-Curie, and Chien-Shiung Wu.

The Science Wide Open series has been peer reviewed by a team of over 17 PhDs and science educators, along with hundreds of parents!

“You have somehow hit a fine balance between age-appropriateness and factual correctness in both the art and the text.” - Bruce Ravel, BA, MS and PhD in Physics

“As a Biology teacher I appreciate the science, and as a dad of girls ages 6 and 3, I love its simplicity. The illustrations grab attention and the content is manageable.” - Sean O’Neill, H.S. biology instructor and parent of two young girls

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