Ten Women Who Changed Science and the World by Catherine Whitlock: Paperback; 304 pages / English

[Diversion Publishing] "These minibiographies of women who persisted will move anyone with an avid curiosity about the world." —Publishers Weekly “A lively, readable account of the lives and work of 10 groundbreaking female scientists…The authors neatly summarize their subjects' lives from cradle to grave and delve into their work and its importance, explaining the details clearly without oversimplifying them…They provide 10 memorable portraits that may contain even a few surprises for scholars of these important pioneers. A solid introduction for those who know little about the long-term impact of women in science." —Kirkus Review "An entertaining introduction to a cross-section of scientists whose breakthroughs changed lives.”—Milwaukee Shepherd Express “Impressively informative and a welcome addition to both community and academic library collections.”— Midwest Book Review “Every woman featured in the pages of Ten Women Who Changed Science and the World should be