Scientist within You: Experiments and Biographies of Distinguished Women in Science

This book is a rare combination of hands-on science & history. Twenty-three profiles of women scientists from the first century AD to the present include step-by-step experiments/activities that demonstrate a scientific principle relevant to that scientist's work. Scientists reflect varied disciplines & ethnic backgrounds. Some, like chemist/physicist Dr. Marie Curie & astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, are well known while mathematician Dr. Sonya Kovalevskaya has received less attention. Each unit's introduction lists key points, a pronunciation guide of names & scientific terms, supplies needed, the order of events, & a bibliography. A unit's "My Notes" worksheet & SCIENTIFIC GAZETTE newsletter may be duplicated. Illustrated with photographs & black-&-white illustrations, THE SCIENTIST WITHIN YOU is a well-organized digest of fundamental science, history & creative experiments/activities. Recommended for all libraries with holdings in science, biography, women's studies & education. Volume 2, THE SCIENTIST WITHIN YOU: EXPERIMENTS & BIOGRAPHIES OF WOMEN SCIENTISTS FROM SEVEN CONTINENTS will ship summer 1994. To order via Visa or Mastercard call 1-800-935-7323. Call 503-689-2154 for information on volume discounts, or write ACI Publishing, P.O. Box 40398, Eugene, OR 97404.Warren, Rebecca L. is the author of 'Scientist within You: Experiments and Biographies of Distinguished Women in Science' with ISBN 9781884414114 and ISBN 1884414117.