Seeds of Discovery

Name: Seeds of Discovery
SKU: 9780063246003
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Author: Lori Alexander
ISBN: 9780063246003

How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

AvLori Alexander

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The quirky and singular Nobel Prize winner Barbara McClintock, a founder of modern genetics who did things her own way, is honored in this lively young STEM biography by Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander. An ALA Notable book now in paperback!Celebrating the power of curiosity and the rewards of tenacity, this engaging and highly-illustrated biography introduces young readers to the field of genetics. As a rare female botanist in early twentieth-century America, Barbara McClintock never let other people’s notions of what was proper slow her down. When she faced doubting colleagues and unsupportive institutions, she drove across the United States, climbed through windows, and even slept in her laboratory to conduct her research. In so doing, she helped pave the way for future scientific discoveries that can cure diseases and save lives—and won a Nobel Prize in the process!Seeds of Discovery features information and substantial backmatter about the science of genetics, including:A timelineGlossarySource notesSuggested further reading “A memorable picture of an independent woman’s life in science, as well as a clear understanding of her contributions and a vivid sense of the joy she took in making them. Absorbing and inspirational.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Utgivningsdatum2027-03-11
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt454 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor128
FörlagHarperCollins Publishers Inc
IllustratörRebecca Santo
ISBN9780063246003
UtmärkelserJunior Library Guild

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Lori Alexander’s books for young readers include the acclaimed biographies What’s a Germ, Joseph Lister?: The Medical Mystery That Forever Changed the Way We Heal and the Sibert Honor–winning All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World. She lives in Tucson, Arizona. lorialexanderbooks.comRebecca Santo finds inspiration in anything from whimsical fantasies to simple everyday curiosities and has illustrated picture books such as Merry and Hark: A Christmas Story, by April Genevieve Tucholke. She is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

“A memorable picture of an independent woman’s life in science, as well as a clear understanding of her contributions and a vivid sense of the joy she took in making them. Absorbing and inspirational.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Alexander’s approach is to present McClintock as a woman of great intelligence, independence, and drive, while explaining the basics of genetics and DNA….[A] rewarding introduction to a significant twentieth century scientist and her accomplishments.” — Booklist (starred review)“[An] excellent biography of an extraordinary life in science." — Horn Book Magazine“Digestible text relates historical and scientific concepts that expand the scope of McClintock’s professional journey. Santo utilizes a folk-art style to highlight the principles of botany and showcase the whimsical nature of an intellectual absorbed in her work. Highly readable and engaging.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)