Naomi Wilkinson
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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K&T - Girls in Science
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month - YOUTH
Description
Born into a large, well-educated, and loving family in London, Rosalind grew up with a keen desire to do things that would better the lives of others. By the age of 15, she knew she wanted to be a scientist. Less than 20 years later, she took the world's first photograph of DNA, changing the future of science forever. This inspiring story of the pioneering scientist features a fact and photo section at the back.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"By age 15, 60% of us lack body confidence. It's now seen as normal to grow up feeling unhappy with our bodies. But it doesn't have to be this way. From filtered faces and dangerous body expectations on social media, to the pressures put on us by friends and family, our bodies have been through enough. The time is now to rally against these outdated ideals and create communities that celebrate the diversity of our bodies. Through science and storytelling,...
Author
Publisher
Batsford
Language
English
Description
This cute, character-based book, aimed at children aged 7 and up, is a complete guide to chess for those starting out in the game. In straightforward, animated language, Jess and Jamie - two rough-and-tumble kids who are obsessed with chess - explain everything you need to know, from first sitting down at the board to sneaky tricks to help you beat your opponents.
Author
Publisher
Pavilion
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Travel is an intrinsic part of many of our lives. The places we visit and the experiences we have become part of our identity. Today, we are increasingly aware of the negative impacts our travel can have, and a cultural shift towards living more consciously and responsibly means many of us are reassessing our travel priorities. The knowledge that air travel is bad for the environment isn't new, but it has long been considered a 'necessary evil'. Fortunately,...