Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom by Teresa Robeson

Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom

People Who Shaped Our World #6

Teresa Robeson with Rebecca Huang (Illustrator)

48 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction biography childrens history science technology informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything she wanted.   When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But he...

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