Book cover for Queen Of Physics : How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock The Secrets Of The Atom
Description
Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything she wanted. " Wu Chien Shiung's story is remarkable--and so is the way this book does it justice." -- Booklist (Starred review) 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 her parents felt differently. Giving her a name meaning "Courageous Hero," they encouraged her love of learning and science. This engaging biography follows Wu Chien Shiung as she battles sexism and racism to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on beta decay. Along the way, she earned the admiration of famous scientists like Enrico Fermi and Robert Oppenheimer and became the first woman hired as an instructor by Princeton University, the first woman elected President of the American Physical Society, the first scientist to have an asteroid named after her when she was still alive, and many other honors.
Publisher Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN10 1454932201
ISBN13 9781454932208
Number of Pages 48
File Size EP-16MB
Shelf Number NC845
Grade Range 0 - 3
Ages 5 - 8
Format EPub Download, Voice Text