Julia Finley Mosca
Author
Series
Publisher
The Innovation Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Books with Neurodiverse Characters (SCPL-YS)
Celebrate Women's History Month - YOUTH
Neurodivergent Characters in Picture Books
Thinking Like A Scientist
Celebrate Women's History Month - YOUTH
Neurodivergent Characters in Picture Books
Thinking Like A Scientist
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Describes the life and accomplishments of the animal scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities, from her early life and autism diagnosis through her journey to become a livestock expert.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Innovation Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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This is a rhyming-text picture book about Raye Montague. After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted-- finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed...
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Series
Publisher
The Innovation Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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"As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered--brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness!"--Dust jacket.
Author
Series
Publisher
Innovation Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Meet Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a determined space pioneer with a stellar symphony of talents. Growing up in a family of immigrants, Ellen dreamed of becoming a professional flutist, but all of that changed when she discovered engineering in college. Though she was told that field of study wasn't for girls, the bright young scientist refused to give up―ultimately becoming a NASA astronaut who shattered barriers and rocketed to success! The Astronaut With...