STEM Trailblazer Bios

Read about the life stories and significant contributions of some of today’s most accomplished figures in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Narrative nonfiction text explores key details from each person’s life, often including the pivotal moment that led them to their STEM career. Encompassing the most diverse range of STEM professionals, this biography series is sure to engage young readers and perhaps inspire them to work toward their own STEM-related accomplishments!

Cover: Astronaut and Physicist Sally Ride
Cover: NASA Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman
Cover: Science Educator and Advocate Bill Nye
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iPod and Electronics Visionary Tony Fadell
Mars Science Lab Engineer Diana Trujillo
Mathematician and Computer Scientist Grace Hopper
Minecraft Creator Markus "Notch" Persson
NASA Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman
NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
Nintendo Video Game Designer Shigeru Miyamoto
Nuclear Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu
Programming Pioneer Ada Lovelace
Science Educator and Advocate Bill Nye
Space Engineer and Scientist Margaret Hamilton
SpaceX and Tesla Motors Engineer Elon Musk
Super Soaker Inventor Lonnie Johnson
Theoretical Physicist Brian Greene
Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking
Urban Biologist Danielle Lee
Vaccine Innovators Pearl Kendrick and Grace Eldering
YouTube Founders Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
  • New! Fall 2023
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STEM Trailblazer Bios — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Audisee®—Fluent $314.89, 9 titles
STEM Trailblazer Bios — Hardcover Set
Hardcover $339.79, 17 titles
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
  • New! Fall 2023

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STEM Trailblazer Bios

Read about the life stories and significant contributions of some of today’s most accomplished figures in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Narrative nonfiction text explores key details from each person’s life, often… View →