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Careers for Tech Girls in Science

AUTHOR Klein, Rebecca T.
PUBLISHER Rosen Young Adult (07/30/2015)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)

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A shortage of women in various fields of the sciences persists, due in large part to social conditioning, lack of support, and outright prejudice. Increasing the visibility and success of female scientists is key to breaking down these outdated stereotypes. Young women with an interest in science will find vital information about internships, careers, resources, and support networks to help them achieve their goals. Female role models in medicine, zoology, ecology, astronomy, and more are profiled. Readers who have a natural curiosity about the world around them will be inspired to make a difference by pursuing a career in the sciences.
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ISBN-13: 9781499461039
ISBN-10: 1499461038
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 80
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 6.51 x 0.44 x 9.49 inches
Weight: 0.72 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy
Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Discoveries
Grade Level: 7th Grade - 12th Grade
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Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal: 502.3
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014042503
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A shortage of women in various fields of the sciences persists, due in large part to social conditioning, lack of support, and outright prejudice. Increasing the visibility and success of female scientists is key to breaking down these outdated stereotypes. Young women with an interest in science will find vital information about internships, careers, resources, and support networks to help them achieve their goals. Female role models in medicine, zoology, ecology, astronomy, and more are profiled. Readers who have a natural curiosity about the world around them will be inspired to make a difference by pursuing a career in the sciences.
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