Pendred E. Noyce is a physician and an educator. She is the author of The Baffling Case of the Battered Brain, The Desperate Case of the Diamond Chip, Magnificent Minds: 16 Pioneering Women in Science & Medicine, The Perilous Case of the Zombie Potion, and The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine, as well as the award-winning Lexicon Adventure series. She has helped lead National Science Foundation education projects and helps run a foundation dedicated to math and science education. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
"This well-researched, interesting companion to the author's
Magnificent Minds: 16 Pioneering Women in Science and Medicine . .
. adds 17 women. Examining notable figures who worked in areas as
diverse as astronomy and DNA research, this exploration is a
revelation . . . . Here is a solid cadre of determined women,
inspired in their approach to their chosen domains, all using their
considerable talents to overcome the social expectations of their
times to further knowledge. Each is awarded a lucidly written,
readable biographical essay that not only delineates her research
but also includes personal details that bring her to life . . . .
Sidebars on relevant topics add to the appeal, and illustrations
(many tiny) are liberally scattered throughout. VERDICT This
scholarly look at 17 remarkable, intelligent women devoted to
research in science and medicine will round out science or
biography collections." Patricia Manning, School Library
Journal
"Following closely on the heels of Magnificent Minds: 16 Pioneering
Women in Science & Medicine , Remarkable Minds showcases sixteen
more women who made pivotal contributions to science and medicine .
. . . Noyce succeeds especially at placing the women in context of
their time and place, imparting a sense of their struggles and
also, when appropriate, their advantages. With facts and
well-placed anecdotes, she makes clear how the barriers to women
differed (and remained the same) across countries, time periods,
and social classes . . . . Extremely readable, clearly written, and
occasionally provocative, this captivating volume should spark
further interest in any one of these scientists, in their fields,
and in their cultural circumstances." Lisa Martincik, VOYA
" Remarkable Minds: 16 More Pioneering Women in Science and
Medicine introduces young readers ages 12 and older to the lives,
sayings, and dreams of sixteen women spanning over four centuries
and chronicles their contributions to mathematics, physics,
chemistry, astronomy, and medicine . . . . Remarkable Minds offers
inspiration to all girls and young women considering a career in
the sciences. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented .
. . specifically designed for young readers ages 12 and older, and
for use with students in grades 7 to 12. Remarkable Minds is very
highly recommended, especially for school and community library
biography and science history collections." Midwest Book Review
"There will come a day when gender and race and sexual orientation
matter not one whit and equal opportunity exists for all. Alas, too
many talented young girls still shy away from advanced math and
science programs because subtle external forces work against them.
Remarkable Minds shouts 'you can do it' seventeen times over in its
vivid portrayals of brilliant women from the fields of physics,
chemistry, medicine, electrical engineering, astronomy, and more."
Matt Sutherland, Foreword Reviews
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