Written by Sandra Nickel
Illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022. Biography.
This picture book biography about Joanne Simpson describes how Joanne spent her life studying clouds. From a young age she observed clouds and their formations and later in life wrote over 200 hundred articles about her observations. Joanne was the first woman to earn the title doctor of meteorology. She was elected as president of the American Meteorological Society and awarded numerous medals for her research and work in Meteorology. This book is a beautiful celebration of ingenuity and science as readers learn about clouds and the work of meteorologist Joanne Simpson.
Written by Elizabeth Brown
Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander
Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2022. Biography.
Twinkle twinkle little star is a classic poem that is recognized and known all over the world. It was written in early nineteenth century England by a popular poet named Jane Taylor. This is the story of her life, how she grew up, and her love of nature and the night sky. A beautiful inspirational story of a woman poet and author who fought to become published and be recognized for her achievements.
Written by Suzanne Slade
Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport
Calkins Creek, 2022. Biography.
This biography about the journey of scientist Mary Sherman Morgan is full of details about her life, and her determination to make a difference in the world of rocket science. Mary was an intelligent girl who grew up on a farm. She wasn't allowed to attend school until she was eight years-old. When she started school she had a lot of catching up to do but she worked hard and graduated as valedictorian of her class. She loved science, especially chemistry and when she was given a chance to work in a laboratory during World War II she took it. At the lab she was able to use her chemistry skills to help design fuel for rockets. She became the lead scientist and helped in the development of rocket fuel.
This book is full of research and details that will inspire children to follow Mary's example and reach for their dreams and never give up.
Written by Sarah Glenn Marsh
Illustrated by Maris Wicks
Roaring Brook Press, 2022. Biography.
Do you enjoy a good treasure hunt? So did Mary Anning. After a good rain storm Mary would go out looking for treasures because after it rained bones would be revealed. This is the true story of how Mary Anning became the mother of paleontology before this type of treasure hunting even had an official name. It also touches on the fact that Mary discovered some rare fossils, some when she was just a young girl, and how she was not given credit for her discoveries. A great beginning biography for any young scientist who enjoys digging for treasure.
Written by Katherine Johnson with her daughters Jaylette, Hylick and Katherine Moore
Illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
National Geographic Kids, 2021. Biography.
Katherine Johnson, together with her two daughters has written about the life and experiences they had while living in the south during the 1950's and 60's. Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician who worked for NASA in 1953 as a human computer. Before that she worked as a school teacher to support her family. During her time working at NASA Katherine worked with a team that designed rockets and space ships that took the first man to the moon.
One Step Further is also a story about the experiences and trials Katherine and her family faced while living during a time of racial discrimination and unfairness. Katherine and her daughters spent their lives working together to blaze a trail for racial and gender equality. This inspirational story tells readers in pictures and text all about the events that influenced Katherine's career and her families decisions. An inspirational life story told with text and pictures in a family-album style.
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