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Explore the fascinating family histories of Ada Lovelace, Charlotte
Bronte, John F Kennedy and many more with 30 family trees from
around the world. This accessible, visually-stunning compendium of
family trees features some of history's most loved - and loathed -
famous faces and is great fun for the whole family to explore.
Genealogy and history combine to make a fascinating, fact-filled
treasury of family trees belonging to famous people throughout the
ages.
A picture book biography celebrating the life and work of
disability rights activist and icon Judith Heumann, highlighting
one of her landmark achievements-leading the historic 504 Sit-in in
1977From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word NO. When she
wanted to attend public school, the principal said, "NO." When she
wanted her teaching license, the New York Board of Education said,
"NO." Judy and people with disabilities everywhere were tired of
hearing "NO."In the 1970s an important disability rights law,
Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be
signed. Judy and other disability rights activists fought for
"YES!" They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law.
Section 504 laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities
Act, which was established thanks in large part to the ongoing work
of Judy and her community. Along with a personal reflection from
Judy herself, this picture book biography captures the impact and
influence of one of America's greatest living activists.
For fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and
full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist
was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By
building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced
humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us.
Proving that remarkable discoveries can come from the most
unexpected people and places, this eye-opening chapter book,
illustrated with lively full-color art, celebrates the power of
curiosity, ingenuity, and persistence. Microbes are everywhere: in
the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony
van Leeuwenhoek's time, people believed that what they saw with
their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple
tradesman-who didn't go to college or speak English or Latin like
all the other scientists-change everyone's minds?
From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist
Bartali’s Bicycle comes the story of unsung hero Katalin Karikó,
the scientist whose research of mRNA led to the world-altering
development of the Covid-19 vaccine. Perfect for readers who
love science, STEM, and books like Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from
Brooklyn Became America’s Doctor or Hidden Figures: The True
Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race. When she was young,
Katalin Karikó decided she would study science—even though she
had never even met a scientist! But she was determined to learn as
much as she could about the human body, and once she made a
decision, she stuck with it. Katalin had to learn English while
attending university, but she worked hard until she became a
doctor. After facing many challenges, including lack of research
funding and harsh immigration policies, Kati and her family
uprooted from Hungary and moved to America, where she became a top
researcher. She knew that, with work, she could teach one of the
building blocks of life, messenger RNA, to fight off harmful
viruses. There was just one problem—no one else believed her.
Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Kati and her work were thrust
into the spotlight. But with her unshakable will, she was ready to
face the challenge. Includes a note from Dr. Karikó, a time line,
and more information about mRNA.
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