Highlights the life, career, and legacy of Gertrude Belle Elion, a female pioneer in biochemistry and pharmacology. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, text-related questions, and color photographs.
"The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Jane C. Wright and Chemotherapy examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to cancer treatment. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience."--.
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"Examine the life of Patricia Bath her contributions to the invention of laser eye surgery. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.
"Examine the life of Sarah Mather and her contributions to the invention of the first underwater telescopes. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.
"Examine the life of Maria Beasley and her contributions to the invention of life rafts. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.
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"Examine the life of Sarah Mather and her contributions to the invention of the first underwater telescopes. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.
