Las mujeres en la botánica

¿Puede una semilla cambiar el mundo?

Las mujeres en la botánica educa a los chicos en la ciencia de la botánica, guiados por las preguntas investigativas de una chica audaz. Conozcan a mujeres botánicas de todas las épocas que han usado semillas diminutas para hacer cosas maravillosas como crear medicamentos, alimentar a sus comunidades y conservar el medioambiente.

Las científicas incluidas en este libro provienen de todas partes del mundo, desde el siglo XVI hasta la actualidad, e incluyen a Waheenee, Ynés Mexía, la Dra. Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello y Wangari Maathai.

Este libro, diseñado para motivar a los chicos a aprender más sobre el fascinante mundo de las plantas, ha sido revisado por un amplio equipo de científicos, maestros de ciencia y padres. Cubre conceptos como la fotosíntesis; las partes de la semilla, la planta y las flores; la agricultura; el sistema de Linneo; las plantas híbridas; la diversidad de las plantas; las plantas medicinales y la conservación.

El sexto libro de la fascinante serie “Ciencia abierta”, Las mujeres en la botánica, muestra a los jóvenes lectores cómo sus fabulosas ideas pueden llegar a florecer.

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Can one seed make a difference?

Women in Botany introduces kids to the science of botany, guided by the investigative questions of a spunky girl. Learn about timeless women botanists who have used tiny seeds to do huge things like create new medicines, feed their communities, and help preserve the environment.

The highlighted scientists hail from all over the world, span from the 16th Century to present day, and include Waheenee, Ynés Mexía, Dr. Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello, and Wangari Maathai.

Designed to motivate kids to learn more about the fascinating world of plants, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include photosynthesis; parts of a seed, plant, and flowers; agriculture; the Linnaean System; hybrid plants; plant diversity; medicinal plants; and conservation.

Book six of the riveting “Science Wide Open” series, Women in Botany shows young readers how their own big ideas can blossom.

Mary Wissinger was born in Wisconsin where she spent most of her childhood singing, reading, and daydreaming. She dove into storytelling through acting, singing, and writing (and writing and writing!). A former teacher, she can now be found at her standing desk in St. Louis, MO, writing stories that inspire curiosity about the world and connection with others. She is the author of the Science Wide Open Series and the My First Science Textbook Series. To learn more about Mary, you can check out her website, MaryWissinger.com.

Danielle Pioli is an artist and illustrator whose mission is to inspire others to create. The idea of creating a whole universe from her mind to paper is what made her fall in love with art and storytelling. As a child, she was drawn to magic-what she calls Quantum Physics now. She creates art, illustrations, comics, zines, poems, songs, and hypnotherapy sessions. She is the illustrator of the Science Wide Open Series. For more information on Danielle's work, you can visit her website at DaniellePioli.com.