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Diverse Representation in Science: Book Corner RecommendationsInspiring StoriesThe Extraordinary life ofKatherine JohnsonHidden FiguresMargot Lee ShetterlyDevika JinaThe incredible story of fourblack women who made vitalcontributions to spaceexploration.A book about KatherineJohnson, a mathematician whoworked on the first moonlanding in 1969.Race to the Frozen NorthMatthew Henson, ArcticExplorerCatherine JohnsonThe story of AfricanAmerican Matthew Hensonand his trail-blazing Arcticexploration.Blake A HoenaGraphic novel biography ofMatthew Henson.Greta’s StoryGreta and the GiantsValentina CameriniZoë TruckerA child-friendly telling of thestory of activist GretaThunberg.A story inspired by the reallife activism of GretaThunberg.The Girl who Thoughtin PicturesWho Says WomenCan’t be Doctors?Julie Finley MoscaTanya Lee StoneThe story of Dr MaryTemple Grandin, an autisticscientist whose work intoanimal behaviour led togreat improvements inhumane treatment oflivestock.The story of trailblazingfemale doctor ElizabethBlackwell, who provedwrong all those who thoughtwomen weren’t smartenough to be doctors.Evelyn the AdventurousEntomologistJoan Proctor, DragonDoctorChristine EvansPatricia ValdezThe story of EvelynCheesman, who travelled theworld searching for bugs at atime when women wereexpected to stay at home.The inspiring story of JoanProctor, the herpetologist(reptile scientist) whodesigned the London Zoo’sreptile house.1That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
What Miss Mitchell SawLittle People, BigDreams seriesHayley BarrettThe story of astronomerMaria Mitchell whodiscovered a comet.VariousBoard books for youngchildren introducing thestories of inspiring people.Science-related titles in theseries include:101 Black Women in Science,Technology, Engineering & MathematicsL. A. Amber Compendium telling thestories of inspiring andpioneering black womenthroughout history.Ada Lovelace: A FantasticallyFeminist (and totally true) Storyof the MathematicianExtraordinaireDavid AttenboroughMarie CurieCharles DarwinAmelia EarhartJane GoodallZaha HadisStephen HawkingSteve JobsAda LovelaceErnest ShackletonGreta ThunbergAlan TuringAnna DohertyAn inspiring retelling of AdaLovelace’s story which islow on text and filled withbeautiful illustrations.Me JanePatrick McDonnellJane Goodall’s story retold,beginning with her gameswith her favouritechimpanzee toy as a child.Mae Among the StarsRoda AhmedAmelia EarhartThe story of AfricanAmerican NASA astronautMae Jemison.Mary NhinA look at the story of AmeliaEarhart, focussing on herearly failures and how shebuilt on these to becomesuccessful.I am Ordinary People whoChanged the World SeriesBrad MeltzerSimple retellings of thestories of ordinary peoplewho did extraordinarythings. Science-relatedtitled in the series include: Fantastically GreatWomen Who WorkedWondersKate PankhurstA selection of stories ofwomen who have changedthe world from a range ofdifferent professions.Amelia Earhart Jane Goodall Marie Curie2That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
Fantastically Great Women ScientistsFantastically GreatWomen Who Saved thePlanetKate PankhurstThe stories of womenscientists whose hard workand persistence changed ourunderstanding of science andwhat women can do.Kate PankhurstThe stories of womenwhose work has helped toprotect our planet, with lotsof potential links to thecurriculum.Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneerswho Changed the WorldRachel IgnotofskyLife in the OceanA celebration of trailblazingwomen and their achievementsin science, technology,engineering and maths.Claure A. NivolaThe story of oceanographerSylvia Earle and her work onmarine biology andconservation.The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life withChimpsShark LadyJeanette WinterJess KeatingA biography of Jane Goodall,beginning with her watchingchimps out of her windowsat home as a child.Eugenie Clarke is often calledthe shark lady because of herwork in the ocean. Thisbook tells the story of herand her achievements.Swimming with SharksJeanette WinterCaroline’s CometsA biography of EugenieClarke, focussing on herpioneering work with sharks.Emily Arnold McCullyThe story of CarolineHerschel, who faced a greatdeal of adversity when shewas young and went on toachieve great things in thefield of astronomy.Mary Anning and the Sea DragonJeannine AtkinsA biography of Mary Anningand her fossil discoveries.Stone Girl, Bone GirlLaurence AnholtThe story of Mary Anning,including a look at herchildhood, her discoveriesand her struggles to berecognised by contemporaryscientists.Margaret and the MoonDean RobbinsThe story of how MargaretHamilton’s work saved thefirst Moon landing.3That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
The Astronaut with a Song for theStarsFinding Wonders: ThreeGirls who ChangedScienceJulia Finley MoscaThe story of multi-talentedastronaut Dr Ellen Ochoa-a,including a note from DrOchoa-a herself!Jeannine AtkinsThe stories of Mary Anning,Maria Mitchell and MariaMerian, women who wereeach pioneers in their ownscientific fields.Counting on KatherineHelanie BeckerQueen of PhysicsThe story behind KatherineJohnson’s work thatultimately put astronauts onthe Moon for the first timeever.Teresa RobesonThe story of Wu ChienShiung and her battlesagainst racism and sexismwhile working as a scientist.Her work helped to unlockthe secrets of the atom.1001 Inventions & Awesome Factsfrom Muslim CivilizationNational GeographicSeeds of ChangeHuge compendium ofamazing inventions andinteresting facts all fromMuslim civilization.Jen Cullerton JohnsonPicture book biography ofWangari Maathai, the firstAfrican woman – andenvironmentalist – to win aNobel Peace Prize.Grace Hopper: Queen ofComputer CodeLaurie WallmarkWood, Wire, WingsThe story of Grace Hopper,the woman whose workrevolutionised computercoding.Kirsten W. LarsenThe story of self-taughtengineer Emma Lillian Toddand her endeavours to buildan aeroplane in the early1900s.A Galaxy of her OwnLibby JacksonHedy Lamarr’s DoubleLifeFrom Ada Lovelace in the 19thcentury, to the women behind theApollo missions, this book revealsextraordinary stories andcelebrates remarkableachievements from around theworld.Laurie Wallmark4A picture book biography ofHedy Lamarr, who wassuccessful both with hercareer in science and inHollywood movies.That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
Always Looking UpThe Girl who NamedPlutoLaura GehlAn empowering picturebook telling the story ofNancy Grace Roman, anastronomer who overcamea number of obstacles.Alice B. McGintyAn inspirational andaccessible retelling of thestory of Venetia Burney,the eleven-year-old girlwho came up with thename for Pluto.The Doctor with an Eye for EyesJulia Finley MoscaBorn CuriousThe story of Dr Julia Bath,who overcame obstaclesincluding poverty, racismand sexism to become adoctor who brightened theworld with a game-changingtreatment for blindness.Martha FreemanAn inspiring look attrailblazing women fromrange of different disciplinesand backgrounds,Gutsy Girls go for Science SeriesAlecia KlepeisBrilliant series of books that introduce the stories of trailblazing women along withSTEM projects for keen young scientists to get their teeth stuck into. Titles in theseries include: ng ScientificallyMy Mummy is a ScientistSmart PickingsKerrine BryanLynne BianchiFind out all about whatscientists do from a prouddaughter of a scientist.A ‘You Choose’ style bookthat lets children think aboutwhat kind of scientist theywould like to be and whatthey will investigate.11 Experiments that FailedJenny OffillA bunch of silly investigations children can laugh their way through while learning allabout the scientific method.5That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
Topic Links – SpaceThe Skies Above My EyesLook Up!Nathan BryonCharlotte GullainA story following spaceloving Rocket and hermission to get her brotherto put his phone down andlook up!A beautifully illustrated lookat all the amazing things inthe sky above our head andfurther out into space.Caroline’s CometsWhat Miss Mitchell SawEmily Arnold McCullyHayley BarrettThe story of CarolineHerschel, who faced a greatdeal of adversity when shewas young and went on toachieve great things in thefield of astronomy.The story of astronomerMaria Mitchell whodiscovered a comet.The Astronaut with a Song for theStarsJulia Finley MoscaInterstellar CinderellaThe story of multi-talentedastronaut Dr Ellen Ochoa-a,including a note from DrOchoa-a herself!Deborah UnderwoodLively retelling of theCinderella story, set in spaceand focussed on a Cinderellawho dreams of fixing fancyrockets.Margaret and the MoonDean RobbinsThe Girl who NamedPlutoThe story of how MargaretHamilton’s work saved thefirst Moon landing.Alice B. McGintyAn inspirational andaccessible retelling of thestory of Venetia Burney,the eleven-year-old girlwho came up with thename for Pluto.Always Looking UpLaura GehlAn empowering picturebook telling the story ofNancy Grace Roman, anastronomer who overcamea number of obstacles.Gutsy Girls go forScience: AstronautsAlecia KlepeisAn introduction to someamazing astronauts alongwith project ideas forbudding young scientists.6That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
The Darkest DarkA Galaxy of her OwnChris HadfieldLibby JacksonThe (true) story of a littleboy who overcomes his fearof the dark to become anastronaut.From Ada Lovelace in thenineteenth century, to thewomen behind the Apollomissions, this book revealsextraordinary stories andcelebrates remarkableachievements from aroundthe world.Topic Links – SoundMoses Goes to a ConcertIsaac MillmanA story about Moses and his school friends, who are all deaf, attending a concert andfinding out how music can be felt through vibrations. There is great potential here toexplore how sound can be felt in the classroom.The Deaf MusiciansThe Sound of SilencePete SeegerKatrina GoldsaitoA story following a jazzpianist who is losing hishearing and the band heforms with other musicianswith hearing impairments.Yoshio learns to love thesound of silence with the helpof a musician whose favouritesound is ma (silence).Topic Links – Rocks, Fossils & SoilsMary Anning and the SeaDragonThe Dinosaur ExpertMargaret McnamaraJeannine AtkinsDinosaurs, girls power andscience combine in this storyfollowing a class trip to themuseum.A biography of Mary Anningand her fossil discoveries.Gutsy Girls go forScience: PaleontologistsAlecia KlepeisAn introduction to someamazing paleontologistsalong with project ideas forbudding young scientists.7That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
Topic Links – Animals and PlantsBeetle BoyThe Girl who Though inPicturesM. G. LeonardA great adventure story withdiverse characters withfantastic entomology (insectscience) links.Julie Finley MoscaThe story of Dr TempleGrondin, an autistic scientistwhose work into animalbehaviour led to greatimprovements in humanetreatment of livestock.Poo in the ZooSteve SmallmanZoo keeper Bob is used todealing with poo at the zoo,but when a mysteriousglowing poo appears, he’snot quite sure what to do!Wigglesbottom Primary:Dino ChickPamela ButchartThere is something very strangeabout one of the eggs Year 2are hatching. Could it possiblybe a dino chick!?Joan Proctor, DragonDoctorPatricia ValdezThe inspiring story of JoanProctor, the herpetologist(reptile scientist) whodesigned the London Zoo’sreptile house.Evelyn the AdventurousEntomologistChristine EvansThe story of EvelynCheesman, who travelled theworld searching for bugs at atime when women wereexpected to stay at home.Shark LadyJess KeatingEugenie Clarke is oftencalled the shark lady becauseof her work in the ocean.This book tells the story ofher and her achievements.Me JanePatrick McDonnellJane Goodall’s story retold,beginning with her gameswith her favouritechimpanzee toy as a child.Zoe & Sassafrass SeriesAsia CitroJoin science-loving Zoe onher adventures to usescience to heal mythicalanimals in these sciencemeets-magic stories.Life in the OceanClaure A. NivolaThe story of oceanographerSylvia Earle and her work onmarine biology andconservation.8That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
Do You Love Bugs?My Friend EarthMatt RobertsonPatricia MaclachlanA celebration of all thewonderful tiny creatureswe are familiar with.A celebration of all thewonderful things the Earthgives us.Bird CountThe Boy in the TowerSusan Edwards RichmondPenny Ho-YenA story following youngAda and her discovery ofhow much fun bird-spottingcan be.Gripping page-turner forolder primary pupilsfollowing the struggles ofAde and his friend Gaia astheir world is unexpectedlytaken over by rapidlyreproducing plant-likeorganisms.9That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
Topic Links – The EnvironmentGreta’s StoryValentina CameriniA child-friendly telling of thestory of activist GretaThunberg.Greta and the GiantsClean Up!Nathan BryonRocket is upset when she seesthe plastic waste on a beachand sets out to save hergrandparents’ island frompollution.Zoë TruckerA story inspired by the reallife activism of GretaThunberg.Seeds of ChangeJen Cullerton JohnsonPicture book biography ofWangari Maathai, the firstAfrican woman – andenvironmentalist – to win aNobel Peace Prize.Life in the OceanClaure A. NivolaThe story of oceanographerSylvia Earle and her work onmarine biology andconservation.My Friend EarthPatricia MaclachlanA celebration of all thewonderful things the Earthgives us.Topic Links – HumansSkulls!Who Says WomenCan’t be Doctors?Blair ThornburghA book all about skulls and thereasons they’re awesome.Tanya Lee StoneThe story of trailblazingfemale doctor ElizabethBlackwell, who provedwrong all those who thoughtwomen weren’t smartenough to be doctors.The Doctor with an Eye for EyesJulia Finley MoscaThe story of Dr Julia Bath,who overcame obstaclesincluding poverty, racismand sexism to become adoctor who brightened theworld with a game-changingtreatment for blindness.10That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
Engineering & ArchitectureRosie Revere, EngineerAn Engineer Like MeAndrea BeatyDr Shini SomaraWonderful rhyming storyabout budding engineer Rosiewho discovers that failuresare an important step on theway to success.A book about curious Zarawho is interested in all thewonderful things around herand learns about the myriadthings engineers can do.Izzy Gizmo and theInvention ConventionIzzy GizmoPip JonesPip JonesIzzy is a girl who loves toinvent and tinker, but hercreations don’t always worklike she wants them to Another adventure for IzzyGizmo.Audrey the AmazingInventorMy Mummy is an EngineerKerrine BryanRachel ValentineLearn all about the job of anengineer, through the eyes ofa proud daughter.Audrey’s inventions don’talways go to plan, but withsome encouraging words shekeeps on going.The Most Magnificent ThingAshley SpiresWeird Little RobotsA girl is on a mission tomake the Most MagnificentThing but keeps on failing.After some encouragingwords from her dog though,she keeps on trying!Carolyn CrimiThe adventures of two selfprofessed science geeks, withplenty of robots and lots oftinkering!Gutsy Girls go forScience: EngineersMary had a Little LabAshley SpiresAlecia KlepeisChaos reigns as younginventor Mary starts‘inventing’ new sheep!An introduction to someamazing engineers alongwith project ideas forbudding young scientists.11That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
BoxitectsIggy Peck, ArchitectKim SmithAndrea BeatyMeg and Simone are bothbrilliant ‘makers’;, but whenthey are put together for aschool competition, theycan’t seem to stop arguing!Can the girls join forces tocreate a winning project?Adults don’t alwaysappreciate Iggy’s creations,that is until he saves the daywith his amazingarchitecture!Be a MakerKatey HowesRhyming picture book thatencourages children tothink about all the thingsthey could make and all theways they could make adifference to the world.12That Science Ladyk-horan@outlook.com
at home as a child. Shark Lady Jess Keating Eugenie Clarke is often called the shark lady because of her work in the ocean. This book tells the story of her and her achievements. Swimming with Sharks Jeanette Winter A biography of Eugenie Clarke, focussing on her pioneering
