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Queen of Physics
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom | Teresa Robeson
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"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"--
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Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom by Teresa Robeson was published in 2019. This is a great book about a young girl who fights through prejudice in the U.S. to become the “Queen of Physics“. This book has won the Asian/Pacific Book Award. Great read!

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Wow! I had never heard of Wu Chien Shiung before which is a shame. She proved so many atomic theories in physics, often for male colleagues - and 3 times, they went on to win the Nobel Prize with our her. This woman needs to be celebrated! I‘m so glad I found this book! #bbrc #atoz:q

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Born in China in 1912, Wu Chien Shiung‘s parents believed she should have an education and encouraged her. As Wu‘s education progressed from school to university, her hard work and sharp mind drew people to her as a leader.

In the U.S. Wu became an expert in beta decay, proving other scientist‘s work over and over, yet continually overlooked for the Nobel prize.

This beautiful story is a great fit for elementary kids.

#readingwomenofcolor2019

Jee_HookedOnBookz Love the illustration. On the cover! 4y
BookInMyHands @Jee_HookedOnBookz Yes, I love her joy! The illustrations are gorgeous. 4y
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