This engaging biography follows Wu Chien Shiung as she battles sexism and racism to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on beta decay. Giving her a name meaning "Courageous Hero," they encouraged her love of learning and science. "Wu Chien Shiung's story is remarkable-and so is the way this book does it justice." -Booklist (Starred review) When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school no one considered them as smart as boys. Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything she wanted.
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