Thimmesh, Catherine. The sky's the limit; stories of discovery by women and girls.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)

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THIMMESH, Catherine. The sky's the limit; stories of discovery by women and girls. Houghton Mifflin. 73p. illus. bibliog. index. c2002.0-618-49489-8. $7.95. J

A collection of brief vignettes with the theme of "discoverers," this book could be used as an excellent introduction to the lives and works of the 12 or so women whose discoveries are discussed in this book. The descriptions are quick, snapshot-type views of the women and girls and their most famous discoveries, and could be starting points for further investigation into the lives of these fascinating women. ...

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