5 books by female science writers

Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which is on 11 February.

A Sick History of Medicine by Jelena Poleksic.  Illustrated by Ella Kasperowicz (Neon Squid) This book describes itself as “a warts-and-all book full of fun facts and disgusting discoveries”. It covers everything from treatments using leeches to inventions such as X-rays. Author Jelena Poleksic is a real-life doctor with a passion for the history of medicine. The Inventor’s Workshop by Ruth Amos. Illustrated by Stacey Thomas (Magic Cat) Award-winning inventor Ruth Amos invites readers to step inside the inventor’s workshop in this inspiring illustrated book. Meet more than 50 inventors and discover the true stories behind amazing inventions that changed the world, including the light bulb and the computer. Around the World in 80 Endangered Animals by Jess French. Illustrated by Brendan Kearney (Hachette Children’s) Jess French is a vet,…

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