Karyn Lee – illustratör

From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history...until now. Uncover the truth behind some of the world's greatest accomplishments—and the women who made it happen.For far too long, women in science have been overlooked. But despite the missing pages from the history books, these remarkable ladies conducted groundbreaking experiments, discovered diseases that changed lives, deciphered codes that altered the course of world wars, and so much more. And now, we know their stories. From the creators of award-nominated Lost Women of Science podcast comes an illuminating and moving portrayal of ten revolutionary women in STEM who dared to break barriers even when no one was watching. Through riveting sketches, rarely-before-seen photos, and insightful stories, unearth the lives and triumphs of these science pioneers whose influence cannot be forgotten.

From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history...until now. Uncover the truth behind some of the world's greatest accomplishments—and the women who made it happen.For far too long, women in science have been overlooked. But despite the missing pages from the history books, these remarkable ladies conducted groundbreaking experiments, discovered diseases that changed lives, deciphered codes that altered the course of world wars, and so much more. And now, we know their stories. From the creators of award-nominated Lost Women of Science podcast comes an illuminating and moving portrayal of ten revolutionary women in STEM who dared to break barriers even when no one was watching. Through riveting sketches, rarely-before-seen photos, and insightful stories, unearth the lives and triumphs of these science pioneers whose influence cannot be forgotten.

When the clubhouse fills with smoke, Marissa and Clara Suarez escape through one of its doors—and find themselves in James Madison’s presidency, with the White House and capital city set on fire by invading British troops! With an iconic portrait of George Washington in hand, they race through the countryside as the War of 1812 rages all around them. Over rough roads, on sailing ships, and on the ramparts of Baltimore's Fort McHenry, Marissa and Clara help save a young nation (and play a part in writing “The Star-Spangled Banner”) while confronting the contradictions that challenge what it means to be free.Funny, fast-paced, and filled with wholesome adventure, White House on Fire! continues Sean O’Brien’s exciting middle grade series that “masterfully weaves together history, adventure, and purpose” (Ruby Shamir).