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Seeds of Discovery: How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize
By ALEXANDER, Lori
- ISBN
- 9780063245990
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Clarion
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School Library Journal
Starred Review on August 8, 2025 | Nonfiction - Middle To High School
Gr 4 Up—A beautifully illustrated tribute to the late scientist and Nobel Prize winner Barbara McClintock. Born in 1902, McClintock bucked the usual traditions of long hair and dresses that girls typically wore during that time period. She preferred climbing trees and exploring the outdoors with the boys to sewing, cooking, cleaning, and raising children. Despite her mother's wishes for her to settle down and marry, Mc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
