Chien-shiung Wu nuclear physicist / by Nel Yomtov ; content consultant, Suzanne Keilson, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering, Loyola University, Maryland.
| Author/creator | Yomtov, Nel |
| Other author | Essential Library (Firm) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018] |
| Description | 112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Women in science Women in science (Essential Library (Firm)) ^A1435096 |
| Contents | Madame physicist -- A star is born -- Coming to the United States -- Going east -- Beta decay -- Parity breakthrough -- New horizons -- The later years. |
| Abstract | Women scientists have made key contributions to the pursuit of science and some of the most important discoveries of all time. In Chien-Shiung Wu, learn how the Chinese nuclear physicist chose to pursue a career in science and made breakthrough discoveries in nuclear fission and the scientific understanding of atoms. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."-- Publisher's website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016962326 |
| ISBN | 9781532110467 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 1532110464 (lib. bdg.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |