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Scientists Like Me: Stories, Advice, and Inspiration from 25 Trailblazers with Experiments to Try at Home

JaNay Brown-Wood and Kamin Science Center, illustrated by Kristen Uroda

Scientists Like Me profiles twenty-five historical and contemporary scientists working in fields that include medicine, physics, mathematics, marine biology, programming, and artificial intelligence. The book shares the paths that led these scientists to their professions and includes their advice for a new generation. More than a dozen hands-on activities invite readers to explore observation, discovery, and different scientific disciplines.

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Book details

Themes
Science · Technology And Engineering · Women And Girls · Work And Careers
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Workman Kids
Published
August 5, 2025
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9781523516780
Language
English
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