%0 Book %E O'Connell, Diane %T Strong Force: The Story of Physicist Shirley Ann Jackson %@ 978-0-309-27006-9 %D 2006 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11554/strong-force-the-story-of-physicist-shirley-ann-jackson %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11554/strong-force-the-story-of-physicist-shirley-ann-jackson %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Explore Science %K Math, Chemistry, and Physics %K %K Biography and Autobiography %P 128 %X Shirley Ann Jackson sees the unseen. She's an expert in the invisible particles that make up everything in the universe, including you. Shirley is a theoretical physicist, a scientist who studies the subatomic world using only paper, pencils, computers and the most important tool of all: her imagination. Shirley's passion for science blossomed during her childhood, with bumblebee experiments and go-cart races. But it's her talent for math and her drive to succeed that have taken her career in amazing directions. Shirley uses her knowledge of electrons, neutrinos, and other particles of matter to better the lives of others—from solving important technology problems to teaching college physics to making nuclear power plants safer. A natural-born leader, Shirley has always seized opportunities and broken down racial barriers, not only for herself but for others. Strong Force is the compelling story of an African American scientist and her science. To tell this true story of courage, author Diane O'Connell drew on firsthand accounts from Shirley and her friends, family, and colleagues. How did a young bee collector grow up to be a world-renowned physicist? The life story of Shirley Ann Jackson will intrigue and inspire readers of all ages. This title aligns to Common Core standards: Interest Level Grades 6 - 8; Reading Level Grade level Equivalent: 7.1: Lexile Measure: 1080L; DRA: Not Available; Guided Reading: Z %0 Book %E Hopping, Lorraine Jean %T Bone Detective: The Story of Forensic Anthropologist Diane France %@ 978-0-309-09550-1 %D 2006 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11546/bone-detective-the-story-of-forensic-anthropologist-diane-france %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11546/bone-detective-the-story-of-forensic-anthropologist-diane-france %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Explore Science %K %P 128 %X Diane France loves bones. Why? Because they talk to her. Every skeleton she meets whispers secrets about the life—and death—of its owner. Diane France can hear those secrets because she's a forensic anthropologist, a bone detective. She has the science skills and know-how to examine bones for clues to a mystery: Who was this person and how did he or she die? Bones tell Diane about the life and times of famous people in history, from a Russian royal family to American outlaws and war heroes. They speak to her about murders, mass disasters, and fatal accidents. One day she's collecting skeletal evidence at a crime scene. A phone call later she's jetting to the site of a plane crash or other unexpected tragedy to identify victims. Young readers will be captivated by the thrilling real-life story of this small-town girl full of curiosity and mischief who became a world-famous bone detective. This title aligns to Common Core standards: Interest Level Grades 6 - 8; Reading Level Grade level Equivalent: 7.1: Lexile Measure: 1080L; DRA: Not Available; Guided Reading: Z