women scientists

"Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it's the 1960s and despite the fact that she is a scientist, her peers are very unscientific when it comes to equality. The only good thing to happen to her on the road to professional fulfillment is a run-in with her super-star colleague Calvin Evans (well, she stole his beakers.) The only man who ever treated her-and her ideas-as equal, Calvin is already a legend and Nobel nominee. He's also awkward, kind and tenacious. Theirs is true chemistry. But as events are never as predictable as chemical reactions, three years later Elizabeth Zott is an unwed, single mother (did we mention it's the early 60s??) and the star of America's most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth's singular approach to cooking ('take one pint of H2O and add a pinch of sodium chloride') and independent example are proving revolutionary. Because Elizabeth isn't just teaching women how to cook, she's teaching them how to change the status quo"--Provided by publisher.

A biographical novel in verse about Lise Meitner, an Austrian Jew and physics professor in Nazi Germany who escaped to Sweden and whose work led to the discovery of nuclear fission. Includes author's note and timeline.

Profiles fifteen female professionals who work in earthquake science fields and explores the ways their work has uncovered information that helps save lives and prevent loss from earthquake events. Includes tips for earthquake safety and links for following the scientists' work.

Chronicles the life of the first female rocket scientist who, chosen to create the fuel to launch a rocket carrying America's first satellite, broke gender barriers and overcame many challenges to succeed.

After marrying an Austrian arms dealer to escape from the Nazi Party, Hedy disguises herself as an oblivious woman and overhears Hitler's plans, which no one knew she could understand. Fleeing, she lands in Hollywood and becomes a screen star. Her secret: she knows a few secrets about the enemy that could help end the war, if only someone would listen to her.

Profiles twenty-six female African-American scientists and inventors from throughout three hundred years of history.

"A young woman chases the world's last birds--and her own final chance for redemption"--OCLC.

Looks at twenty notable women in science, such as Ada Lovelace, Marie Curie, and Mae Jemison.

"A covert team of young women--members of the Curie Society, an elite organization dedicated to women in STEM--undertake high-stakes missions to save the world"--OCLC.

Looks at the life and careers of women scientists from ancient times through the early twenty-first century, looking at Hypatia of Alexandria, one of the earliest recorded female mathematicians, Maria Cunitz who corrected errors in Kepler's work, Emmy Noether who discovered fundamental laws of physics, and more.