{"product_id":"super-women-isbn-9780823441860","title":"Super Women","description":"\u003cb\u003eBreak through the glass ceiling with six incredible women whose scientific research changed the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatherine Coleman Johnson. Eugenie Clark. Marie Tharp. Gertrude Elion. Florence Hawley Ellis. Eleanor Margaret Burbidge. Acclaimed author Laurie Lawlor deftly paints portraits of each of these figures who refused to take no for an answer, pursuing their passions through fieldwork, observations, laboratories, and research vessels in the face of sexism, racism, and more. This diverse group of women, all with awe-inspiring accomplishments, were active mentors and determined people who wouldn’t take no for an answer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beautifully written book includes key photographs, a glossary, and source notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 2018 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!* \"Lawlor paints powerful portrayals of those who overcame barriers and refused to quit, forcing them to find creative ways to succeed in their careers. . . . The bravery and high achievements of these six women have been and continue to be an inspiration to kids with big scientific dreams.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Inspiring profiles of six 20th-century trailblazers.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NCSS \/ CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People\u003c\/b\u003eLaurie Lawlor's books have appeared on many notable lists, including ALA Notable Children's Books, the ALA Best Books for Young Adults, and NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Her picture book biography Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World won a Green Earth Book Award Honor and a John Burroughs Riverby award. She lives in Evanston, Illinois.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303570493669,"sku":"NP9780823441860","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823441860.jpg?v=1767737575","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/super-women-isbn-9780823441860","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}