# She Persisted

She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference

Chelsea Clinton
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A STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series! Throughout history, women have been told that science isn’t for them. They’ve been told that they’re not smart enough, or that their brains just aren’t able to handle it. In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women scientists who didn’t listen to those who told them “no” and who used their smarts, their skills and their persistence to discover, invent, create and explain.   She Persisted in Science is for everyone who’s ever had questions about the world around them or the way things work, and who won’t give up until they find their answers.   With engaging artwork by Alexandra Boiger accompanying the inspiring text, this is a book that shows readers that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and that women in science change our world.   This book Florence Nightingale, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Ynes Enriquetta Julietta Mexia, Grace Hopper, Rosalind Franklin, Gladys West, Jane Goodall, Flossie Wong-Staal, Temple Grandin, Zaha Hadid, Ellen Ochoa, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha & Mari Copeny, and Autumn Peltier, Greta Thunberg & Wanjiru Wathuti   Praise for She Persisted : * “[A] lovely, moving work of children’s literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women.” — Publishers Weekly , starred review “Exemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that women’s voices have made themselves emphatically heard.” — Booklist “[ She Persisted ] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don’t let obstacles get in the way.” — Family Circle “We can’t wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives . . . and maybe some of the grown-ups, too.” — Bustle  “A message we all need to hear.” — Scary Mommy Praise for She Persisted in "This inspiring collective biography provides a host of role models for young readers." --School Library Journal
Genres: Picture BooksNonfictionBiographyScienceChildrensHistoryJuvenileWomensFeminismStem
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