STEM trailblazer bios

Presents the life of the astrophysicist, including his childhood in the Bronx, his academic career, and his status as a scientific expert.

An uplifting portrait of a leading NASA engineer describes her childhood ambition to pursue a life in science, her achievement as her university's first woman to receive a Ph.D. in her field and her pivotal role in building history-making spacecraft. --Publsiher's description.

"Growing up, Joanna L. Kelley was quizzed at the dinner table. As an adult, she's answering even tougher questions. Her research helps scientists treat tumors and understand evolution. Learn how Joanna became a genetics superstar" --Provided by publisher.

Have you ever wished you could work for NASA? When Diana Trujillo was little, working for NASA was her greatest dream. Trujillo decided to be a NASA engineer. Although she didn't speak English, she was determined to live her dream.

"Brian Greene's father taught him to look at the world in different ways. Years later, he started helping others understand the universe from new perspectives. Learn how Brian became a physics expert and bestselling author."--

A biography of the Nintendo game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of many Nintendo video games and characters, including "Super Mario," "The Legend of Zelda," and "Star Fox."

Provides a biography of computer programming pioneer Ada Lovelace. Discusses her childhood, education, and passion for mathematics. Includes color photographs and illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

"As a child, Danielle Lee loved looking at plants and animals. Learn how Lee's love of biology and rap and hip-hop music led her to become an urban scientist, teacher, and popular blogger."--

Presents photos and information about twentieth-century computer scientist Jean Bartik. Discusses Bartik's childhood and education, opportunities for women during World War II, and Bartik's career and legacy. Includes a timeline, glossary, index, and resources for further information.

Provides a biography of African American inventor and NASA engineer Lonnie Johnson who invented the Super Soaker. Discusses his childhood, education, and passion for inventing. Includes quotes, photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.