african american women scientists

This book features fifteen stories of Black female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy.

Presents biographies of fifty African American women who have contributed to and are working in STEM fields. Features illustrations, photographs, source notes, and an index.

"Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds. Black Women in Science stands out amongst other black history books for kids--featuring 15 powerful stories of fearless female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy. Through the triumphs of these amazing women, you'll find remarkable role models"--Publisher.

Award-winning author Tonya Bolden explores the black women who have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates over 50 women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields.

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.

A biography of NASA astronaut Mae Jemison.

Text and photographs present the life of astronaut and scientist Mae Jemison.