Women Scientists Hidden in History

by Cynthia O'Brien

Book Overview

Did you know the first recorded chemist in history was a woman? Tapputi-Belatekallim lived about 1200 BCE and was the head perfumer for the King of Babylon - a big deal in ancient times when perfume was used in medicine and important ceremonies. This informative book offers an overview of the amazing, and often hidden or forgotten achievements of women in science, who developed vaccines and cancer treatments, and unlocked the secrets of nuclear power...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778773078
• ISBN13: 9780778773078
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8