Stolen Science: Thirteen Untold Stories of Scientists and Inventors Almost Written out of History

Description

A fresh approach to a timely topic, Stolen Science is a fascinating compendium of stories of uncredited scientists and inventors throughout the ages. Over the centuries, women, people from underrepresented communities, and immigrants overcame prejudices and social obstacles to make remarkable discoveries in science--but they weren't the ones to receive credit in history books. People with more power, money, and prestige were remembered as the inventor of the telephone, the scientists who decoded the structure of DNA, and the doctor who discovered the cause of yellow fever. This book aims to set the record straight and celebrate the nearly forgotten inventors and scientists who shaped our world today.

Ella Schwartz works as a cybersecurity specialist interfacing with the U.S. Federal Government on strategic technology initiatives. She holds a Department of Defense-issued top secret clearance to support her role. Ella is also the author of Can You Crack the Code, winner of the AAAS-Subaru Prize for Science Writing. ellasbooks.com Gaby D'Alessandro is a Dominican illustrator based in Brooklyn. Stolen Science is her first book. gabydalessandro.com/

A very important book that not only gives credit where it is long overdue but should also help inspire future scientists from all backgrounds. * Science Magazine, Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books * A useful counterweight to conventional books describing breakthroughs in science, medicine, and engineering. * Booklist * "[A] thought-provoking exploration of an important topic." * Kirkus Reviews * "A timely and informative resource." * School Library Connection *