Hidden Powers: Lise Meitner's Call to Science

Synopsis

From the acclaimed author of Finding Wonders and Grasping Mysteries comes a gorgeously written biography in verse about the pioneering Jewish woman physicist whose scientific prowess changed the course of World War II. At the turn of the 20th century, Lise Meitner dreamed of becoming a scientist. In her time, girls were not supposed to want careers, much less ones in science. But Lise was smart—and determined. She earned a PhD in physics, then became the first woman physics professor at the University of Berlin. The work was thrilling, but Nazi Germany was a dangerous place for a Jewish woman. When the risks grew too great, Lise escaped to Sweden, where she continued the experiments that she and her laboratory partner had worked on for years. Her efforts led to the discovery of nuclear fission and altered the course of history. Only Lise&’s partner, a man, received the Nobel Prize for their findings, but this moving and accessible biography shows how Lise&’s legacy endures.

Copyright:

2022

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

288 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781665902526

Related ISBNs:

9781665902502

Publisher:

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Date of Addition:

01/18/22

Copyrighted By:

Jeannine Atkins

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children's Books, Science, Poetry, Literature and Fiction, Technology

Grade Levels:

Fifth grade

Reading Age:

10 and up

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.