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Scientists Anonymous: Great Stories of Women in Science

The big names are here - Marie Curie, Florence Nightingale, Rosalind Franklin - alongside stories of brilliant women who have been forgotten, in a fascinating blend of history, science and biography.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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