Rosalind Franklin loved science, but when she was young, there weren’t many woman scientists. Still, she persisted in pursuing her dreams, becoming a scientist and playing a key role in the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA (what we’re all made up of). Though her male colleagues took credit for her work at the time, we now know just how important her discoveries were to figuring out what our DNA looks like and how it works!
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, readers learn about the amazing life of Rosalind Franklin — inspired by Chelsea Clinton's best-selling She Persisted picture book series. Bradley explores the obstacles that Franklin faced, as well as her enduring influence and impact. With short chapters, spot illustrations by Gillian Flint, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Rosalind Franklin's footsteps and make a difference, this book is sure to inspire a new generation of scientists!
Recommended Age | 6 - 9 |
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Author | Kimberly Brubaker Bradley |
Illustrator | Gillian Flint |
ISBN | 0593402979 |
Publication Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
Publisher | Philomel Books |
Series Name | She Persisted |
Language | English |