Mary Wissinger

A cozy hug is one meter wide, a good night's sleep is 41,400 seconds long, and an African elephant weighs almost 5,500 kilograms. No matter where you are in the world, scientists use these same units of measurement to communicate with one another. Talking Science brings science vocabulary to life for even the youngest children. Written by award-winning children's book author Mary Wissinger, with inviting and fun illustrations by Lilia Miceli, this innovative children's book uses kid-friendly examples to show readers how big ideas can be shared--and how science connects us all. The International System of Units is a group of seven measurements--seconds, meters, kilograms, amperes, kelvins, moles, and candelas--that allow scientists anywhere in the world to understand each other. With this system, people from different places, who speak different languages, can describe and solve the same problems. In the past, scientists measured things in all kinds of different ways. But it's difficult to share science across the globe when one person uses their arm and another person uses their foot to measure the same thing Now, using the universal language of science, we can work together to make discoveries.

Test the limits of science and technology alongside STEM pioneers Take a tour of some of the most important STEM fields that build up our communities. This six-volume paperback set contains books 4-6 of the Science Wide Open series, in both English and Spanish: Women in Engineering and Las mujeres en la ingenier a, Women in Medicine and Las mujeres en la medicina, and Women in Botany and Las mujeres en la bot nica. Each collective biography shines a light on trailblazing women in science who overcame many obstacles to make their dreams a reality. Curious young learners will learn basic concepts in each STEM field through the stories and contributions of real women throughout history and across the world. Ponga a prueba los l mites de la ciencia y la tecnolog a junto a las pioneras de CTIM Haga un recorrido por algunos de los campos CTIM m s importantes que construyen nuestras comunidades. Este conjunto de 6 vol menes en r stica de libros en espa ol contiene los libros 4-6 de la serie Ciencia Abierta: Las mujeres en la ingenier a y Women in Engineering; Las mujeres en la medicina y Women in Medicine; y Las mujeres en la bot nica y Women in Botany. . Cada biograf a colectiva arroja luz sobre mujeres pioneras de la ciencia que superaron muchos obst culos para hacer realidad sus sue os. Los j venes estudiantes curiosos aprender n conceptos b sicos de cada campo STEM a trav s de las historias y contribuciones de mujeres reales a lo largo de la historia y en todo el mundo.

Puede una semilla cambiar el mundo?Las mujeres en la bot nica educa a los chicos en la ciencia de la bot nica, guiados por las preguntas investigativas de una chica audaz. Conozcan a mujeres bot nicas de todas las pocas que han usado semillas diminutas para hacer cosas maravillosas como crear medicamentos, alimentar a sus comunidades y conservar el medioambiente. Las cient ficas incluidas en este libro provienen de todas partes del mundo, desde el siglo XVI hasta la actualidad, e incluyen a Waheenee, Yn s Mex a, la Dra. Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello y Wangari Maathai. Este libro, dise ado para motivar a los chicos a aprender m s sobre el fascinante mundo de las plantas, ha sido revisado por un amplio equipo de cient ficos, maestros de ciencia y padres. Cubre conceptos como la fotos ntesis; las partes de la semilla, la planta y las flores; la agricultura; el sistema de Linneo; las plantas h bridas; la diversidad de las plantas; las plantas medicinales y la conservaci n.El sexto libro de la fascinante serie "Ciencia abierta", Las mujeres en la bot nica, muestra a los j venes lectores c mo sus fabulosas ideas pueden llegar a florecer.--Can one seed make a difference?Women in Botany introduces kids to the science of botany, guided by the investigative questions of a spunky girl. Learn about timeless women botanists who have used tiny seeds to do huge things like create new medicines, feed their communities, and help preserve the environment. The highlighted scientists hail from all over the world, span from the 16th Century to present day, and include Waheenee, Yn s Mex a, Dr. Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello, and Wangari Maathai. Designed to motivate kids to learn more about the fascinating world of plants, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include photosynthesis; parts of a seed, plant, and flowers; agriculture; the Linnaean System; hybrid plants; plant diversity; medicinal plants; and conservation.Book six of the riveting "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Botany shows young readers how their own big ideas can blossom.

C mo funciona el cuerpo? Las mujeres en la medicina lleva a los lectores a incursionar en el campo de la medicina por medio de una entretenida y, al mismo tiempo, rigurosa conversaci n cient fica, guiada por las preguntas de una chica curiosa. Descubre el trabajo asombroso de mujeres que, a trav s de la historia, nos han legado cosas tan incre bles como la cura de la malaria y la cirug a del coraz n. Las profesionales de la salud que aparecen en este libro provienen de todas partes del mundo y de una variedad de periodos hist ricos e incluyen a la Dra. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, la Dra. Gerty Cori, la Dra. Angella Ferguson, Tu Youyou y Florence Nightingale. Este libro, dise ado para inspirar a los chicos a aprender m s sobre el campo de la medicina, ha sido revisado por un amplio equipo de cient ficos, maestros de ciencia y padres. Cubre conceptos como carreras de doctora, enfermera, comadrona e investigadora m dica; tratamientos como medicinas y operaciones; el coraz n humano y las c lulas sangu neas; almacenamiento de gluc geno, insulina y diabetes; cuidados preventivos; enfermedades y diagn sticos, y mucho m s El quinto libro de la inspiradora serie "Ciencia abierta", Las mujeres en la medicina, impulsar la indagaci n cient fica en las mentes j venes. -- How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the field of medicine through an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation driven by the questions of a curious girl. Discover the amazing work of women throughout history who have given us incredible things like a cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. The healthcare professionals in the book, who come from all across the globe and from a variety of historical periods, include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr. Angella Ferguson, Tu Youyou, and Florence Nightingale. Designed to inspire kids to learn more about the field of medicine, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include careers like doctors, nurses, midwives, surgeons, and medical scientists; treatments like medicines and operations; the human heart and blood cells; glycogen storage, insulin, and diabetes; preventive healthcare; diseases and diagnoses, and more The fifth book in the inspiring "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind

Test the limits of science and technology alongside STEM pioneers Take a tour of some of the most important STEM fields that build up our communities. This 3 volume paperback set of books from the Science Wide Open series contains Women in Engineering, Women in Medicine, and Women in Botany. Each collective biography shines a light on trailblazing women in science who overcame many obstacles to make their dreams a reality. Curious young learners will learn basic concepts in each STEM field through the stories and contributions of real women throughout history and across the world.Learn about the meticulous planning it took for Emily Warren Roebling to build the Brooklyn Bridge, watch Waheenee develop agricultural methods that are still used today, and admire the noble feats of Tu Youyou, who developed a cure for malaria that saved countless lives. Read about over 15 different women like Hedy Lamarr, Sandra Cauffman, Dr. Angella Ferguson, Dr. Gerty Cori, Yn s Mex a, and Dr. Wangari Maathai.The devotion and innovation of these women are a timeless inspiration to budding scientists. In this book set, encounter within-reach introductions to concepts including but not limited to: the Linnaean System, biomedical engineering, the Cori Cycle, data collection in health studies, photosynthesis, pharmacology, frequency hopping, space technology, and more. These three books follow Women in Biology, Women in Chemistry, and Women in Physics.

What ideas do you have that could connect others? Women in Engineering introduces kids to the field of engineering through the questions of a spunky girl whose inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation. Readers will experience how an engineer thinks and be introduced to determined women engineers who have dreamed up ideas to improve and connect the world. The profiled women, who come from a diverse array of countries and centuries, include Huang Daopo, Emily Warren Roebling, Maria / Miriam the Prophetess, Hedy Lamarr, Sandra Cauffman, and Dr. Treena Livingston Arinzeh. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the field of engineering and see how one person's imagination can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include engineer, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, laboratory, double boiler, radio signal, frequency hopping signal, Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum, satellites, construction, biomaterials, and experiment. The fourth book in the captivating "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Engineering is bound to encourage creative problem solving in kids

How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the field of medicine through the questions of a spunky girl whose inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation. Readers will be introduced to the diverse world of medicine and the amazing work of women who have given us incredible things like a cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. The women, who come from all across the globe and from a variety of historical periods, include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr. Angella Ferguson, Youyou Tu, and Florence Nightingale. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the field of medicine and see the impact one person's questions and care can have on the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include doctor, nurse, midwife, surgeon, medicine, heart, blood, heartbeat, health, disease, treatment, surgery, Blalock-Taussig Shunt operation, Sickle Cell disease, diagnose, Artemisinin, and data. Part of the inspiring "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind

How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the field of medicine through the questions of a spunky girl whose inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation. Readers will be introduced to the diverse world of medicine and the amazing work of women who have given us incredible things like a cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. The women, who come from all across the globe and from a variety of historical periods, include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr. Angella Ferguson, Youyou Tu, and Florence Nightingale. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the field of medicine and see the impact one person's questions and care can have on the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include doctor, nurse, midwife, surgeon, medicine, heart, blood, heartbeat, health, disease, treatment, surgery, Blalock-Taussig Shunt operation, Sickle Cell disease, diagnose, Artemisinin, and data. Part of the inspiring "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind

What ideas do you have that could connect others? Women in Engineering introduces kids to the field of engineering through the questions of a spunky girl whose inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation. Readers will experience how an engineer thinks and be introduced to determined women engineers who have dreamed up ideas to improve and connect the world. The profiled women, who come from a diverse array of countries and centuries, include Huang Daopo, Emily Warren Roebling, Maria / Miriam the Prophetess, Hedy Lamarr, Sandra Cauffman, and Dr. Treena Livingston Arinzeh. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the field of engineering and see how one person's imagination can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include engineer, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, laboratory, double boiler, radio signal, frequency hopping signal, Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum, satellites, construction, biomaterials, and experiment. The fourth book in the captivating "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Engineering is bound to encourage creative problem solving in kids

Can one seed make a difference? Women in Botany introduces kids to the field of botany through the questions of a spunky girl whose inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation. Readers will experience the dazzling world of plants and learn about timeless women botanists who have used tiny seeds to do huge things, like create new medicines and feed their communities. The highlighted women hail from all over the world, span from the 16th Century to present day, and include Waheenee, Yn s Mex a, Dr. Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello, and Wangari Maathai. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the field of botany and see how one person's creativity and determination can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include botanist, parts of a seed (embryo, endosperm, seed coat), parts of a plant (roots, stem), conditions for plant growth, photosynthesis, species, parts of flowers (anther, stigma, pollen), The Linnaean System, hybrid plants, and photosynthesis. Part of the riveting "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Botany shows young readers how their own big ideas can blossom.

Can one seed make a difference? Women in Botany introduces kids to the field of botany through the questions of a spunky girl whose inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation. Readers will experience the dazzling world of plants and learn about timeless women botanists who have used tiny seeds to do huge things, like create new medicines and feed their communities. The highlighted women hail from all over the world, span from the 16th Century to present day, and include Waheenee, Yn s Mex a, Dr. Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello, and Wangari Maathai. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the field of botany and see how one person's creativity and determination can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include botanist, parts of a seed (embryo, endosperm, seed coat), parts of a plant (roots, stem), conditions for plant growth, photosynthesis, species, parts of flowers (anther, stigma, pollen), The Linnaean System, hybrid plants, and photosynthesis. Part of the riveting "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Botany shows young readers how their own big ideas can blossom.