"What if tornadoes could be stopped or slowed down? In this [book], scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy, and save countless lives across America's heartland"--Provided by publisher.
Through engaging main text filled with quotes from prominent figures, readers understand how black women who pursued careers in science and math helped shape the history of the world and continue to shape its future.
"In recent years, the stories of black women in scientific and mathematical fields have finally emerged from the shadows of history to inspire new generations of Americans. Through . . . text filled with quotes from prominent figures, readers understand how black women who pursued careers in science and math helped shape the history of the world and continue to shape its future . . . photographs make this . . . topic easily relatable, while informative sidebars provide a[n] . . . investigation of powerful women in powerful careers"--Amazon.com.
It's been more than ten years since Kit Owens and Diane Fleming where friends in high school and a horrible secret tore their friendship apart. Now, as they're both vying for the same position working in research alongside their idol, the past comes roaring back and threatens to ruin them both.
"Profiles female pioneers in the fields of science, technology, architecture, and mathematics, tracing their backgrounds and world-changing contributions"--OCLC.
Offers biographies of eighty-eight research scientists in a variety of fields, including women in public service and in industry, Nobel Prize winners, and professors, with each subject's views on work and discrimination.
"Seven years ago Atagaris set off on a voyage to the Mariana Trench to film a "mockumentary" bringing to life ancient sea creatures of legend. It was lost at sea with all hands. Some have called it a hoax; others have called it a maritime tragedy. Now, a new crew has been assembled. But this time they're not out to entertain. Some seek to validate their life's work. Some seek the greatest hunt of all. Some seek the truth. But for the ambitious young scientist Victoria Stewart this is a voyage to uncover the fate of the sister she lost. Whatever the truth may be, it will only be found below the waves"--Provided by publisher.
