5 books for International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February

Celebrate science this week with a selection of stories both true and fantastical.

Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor by Lucy Brandt. Illustrated by Gladys Jose (Puffin) Leonora lives on an island where she spends her days using her science skills to come up with wild and wacky inventions. Then a boy called Jack washes ashore, revealing that her evil Uncle Luther has been selling her inventions for a profit on the mainland. So begins a quest for justice, involving otters, inflatable lobsters, a singing sea captain and more. A Galaxy of Her Own by Libby Jackson (Cornerstone) This book will introduce you to the fascinating stories of 50 women who have played an important role in space travel. All sorts of people feature in these inspiring stories, including mathematician Ada Lovelace and the astronauts of today. The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day by Christopher…

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