"Examine the life of Stephanie Kwolek and and her contributions to the development of bulletproof material. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.
Introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Stephanie Kwolek, who invented Kevlar. Describes how Stephanie's invention has saved the lives of thousands of people. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
This book describes the life of Stephanie Kwolek, who, as a child, shifted from perfect sewing to precise chemistry experiments and invented Kevlar, thread stronger than steel that could stop bullets.
