Synopses & Reviews
Bold, black women in science — where will their inspiration take you?
Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds.
Black Women in Science stands out amongst other black history books for kids — featuring 15 powerful stories of fearless female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy. Through the triumphs of these amazing women, you'll find remarkable role models.
Black Women in Science goes where black history books for kids have never gone before, including:
- Above and beyond — Soar over adversity with Mae Jemison, Annie Easley, and Bessie Coleman.
- Part of the solution — Discover the power of mathematics with Katherine Johnson and Gladys West.
- The doctor is in — Explore a life of healing with Mamie Phipps Clark, Jane Cooke Wright, and many more.
Find the inspiration to blaze your own trail in Black Women in Science — maybe your adventure will be the next chapter in black history books for kids.
Review
"Black Women in Science earns two A's — one for accuracy and one for authenticity! As an education professor, I can't emphasize enough how important those two characteristics are in quality children's literature." Dr. Sylvia Y. Cain, Professor of Education
Review
"What a beautiful homage to all of the black women in STEM that have and continue to contribute to making the world a better place. An inspiration for all ages, races, and sexes that says you are important, your contributions matter, and you should strive for greatness no matter the adversity you may face. Well done!" Margo Rollins, MD, pediatric hematology and transfusion medicine specialist
Review
"Wow! I wish I had Kimberly Brown Pellum's new book, Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids, when I was growing up." Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies at Temple University and author of African American People: A Global History
Synopsis
Celebrate Black History Month with amazing Black women in STEM Explore 15 fascinating science biographies for kids 9 to 12 Throughout history, Black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible Black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds.
Discover 15 science stories for kids that explore the lives of bold female scientists. Learn how each of them advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy. Through the triumphs of these amazing women, you'll find remarkable role models.
Above and beyond--Soar into the sky and outer space with Mae Jemison, Annie Easley, and Bessie Coleman.
Part of the solution--Discover the power of mathematics with Katherine Johnson and Gladys West.
The doctor is in--Explore a life of healing with Mamie Phipps Clark, Jane Cooke Wright, and many more.
Find the inspiration to blaze your own trail with this incredible children's book about African American history
About the Author
With a terminal degree in United States History from Howard University, Dr. Kimberly Brown Pellum specializes in the history of women's images, southern culture and the Black Freedom Struggle. Her contributions to publicly accessible history include work at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, The Rosa Parks Museum and GOOGLE's Arts & Culture series. She is the director of the digital archives project TheMuseumofBlackBeauty.com and serves as a member of the history faculty at Florida A&M University.