Description
Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations.
Rosalind Franklin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering her ambition to be a scientist from an early age through to her work on the structure of DNA and X-ray diffraction, the late recognition of the part she played in the discovery of the structure of DNA and her amazing legacy to science today.
Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.
Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.
Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.
Table of Contents
- 1: Who was Rosalind Franklin?
- 1: Childhood
- 1: University
- 1: The Second World War
- 1: Working in France
- 1: DNA
- 1: A new job
- 1: Photographic evidence
- 1: Studying viruses
- 1: Forgotten work
- 1: Illness
- 1: Celebrating Rosalind Franklin
- 1: DNA today
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Further Information
- 1: Index
