Picture Book Biographies
4-Book Hardcover Set
9781619308787
128 pages
Nomad Press Llc
Overview
A set of full-color picture book biographies about women in STEM!In this set of four books from the Picture Book Biography series, young readers encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about collaborating with team members. Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book
Titles include Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist; Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer; Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist; and Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies.
Author Bio
Andi Diehn is a writer and editor with an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College. She is the author of the Picture Book Science series, Shakespeare: Investigate the Bard's Influence on Today's World, Technology: Cool Women Who Code, and Explore Poetry!, all from Nomad Press. She lives in Enfield, New Hampshire, with her family.
Katie Mazeika is an illustrator with a focus in children's publishing. She loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative that are filled with color and texture. Her illustrations are primarily done in Photoshop. Katie is a member of the SCBWI.
