"The Lost Women of Science, by Melina Gerosa Bellows and Katie Hafner, is an exciting book for young readers that brings to life the stories of 10 remarkable women who changed the world of science but have been forgottenor written out of history completely. Published by Penguin Random House's Bright Matter imprint, the book transforms podcast episodes into a collection of inspiring biographies written for middle school readers."
"Today we're talking about something special that came out of the podcast, the Lost Women of Science: a book for young readers. The book was co-authored by our very own Katie Hafner and Melina Gerosa Bellows, published by Penguin Random House Bright Matter imprint. Katie and Melina have taken some of the Best Lost Women of Science podcast episodes and transformed them into a collection of biographies of 10 exceptional women in stem, written for children aged eight to 12."
Ten overlooked women scientists who changed science but were forgotten are profiled for middle school readers. Each profile highlights scientific achievements, personal grit, and the social barriers that led to historical erasure. Vibrant illustrations and interactive elements such as recipes and simple experiments accompany the biographies to engage children aged eight to twelve. The collection emphasizes concrete examples of research and discovery alongside hands-on activities to spark curiosity and demystify scientific practice. Presentation of diverse role models aims to encourage both girls and boys to explore STEM, recognize underrepresented contributions, and understand how perseverance shaped scientific progress.
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