Queen of physics : how Wu Chien Shiung helped unlock the secrets of the atom
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Author
Robeson, Teresa, 1964-
Contributors
Huang, Rebecca, illustrator.
Published
New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2019].
ISBN
9781713700852 (Follettbound), 9781454932208, 1454932201
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Kids (May 2023)
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Picture Book Biographies for All Ages (SCPL-YS)
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ADD - BKC_1jBIO 530 WU C..On Shelf
Berwyn Public Library - Juvenile StacksJP REAL LIFE READS SHIUNGOn Shelf
Chicago Ridge Public Library - Juvenile StacksJ BIOG WUOn Shelf
Crete Public Library District - Youth Services BiographyJ B WU, C.On Shelf
Downers Grove Public Library - 1st Floor - KidsJB WUOn Shelf
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LC Subjects
Biographies.
Chinese Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Nuclear physicists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women physicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Wu, C. S. -- (Chien-shiung), -- 1912-1997 -- Juvenile literature.

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Published
New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2019].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781713700852 (Follettbound), 9781454932208, 1454932201
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.4, 1 Points
Lexile measure
960

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the United States of America to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on how atoms split"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
5 & up
Target Audience
K to 3.
Target Audience
960L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,5.4,0.5,506826.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Robeson, T., & Huang, R. (2019). Queen of physics: how Wu Chien Shiung helped unlock the secrets of the atom . Sterling Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robeson, Teresa, 1964- and Rebecca, Huang. 2019. Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom. New York: Sterling Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robeson, Teresa, 1964- and Rebecca, Huang. Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom New York: Sterling Children's Books, 2019.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Robeson, T. and Huang, R. (2019). Queen of physics: how wu chien shiung helped unlock the secrets of the atom. New York: Sterling Children's Books.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Robeson, Teresa, and Rebecca Huang. Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom Sterling Children's Books, 2019.

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