Name: Rosalind Franklin (65) (Little People, big Dreams)
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Author: María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
ISBN: 9780711259577

portada Rosalind Franklin (65) (Little People, big Dreams)

Type

Physical Book

Author

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by

Naomi Wilkinson

Publisher

Frances Lincoln Ltd

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.1 x 20.1 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN13

9780711259577

Synopsis "Rosalind Franklin (65) (Little People, big Dreams)"

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Rosalind Franklin, the scientist who was crucial to the discovery of the double helix in DNA. Little Rosalind was born in London to a Jewish family who valued education and public service, and as she grew up her huge intellectual abilities were drawn into the study of science. Having studied physics and chemistry at Cambridge University, Rosalind moved to Paris to perfect her life's work in X-ray crystallography. She then moved back to King's College London, where she would work on finding the structure of DNA with Maurice Wilkins. It was Rosalind's "photo 51" that was used by Wilkins to create the first ever double helix DNA model with Francis Crick, although he did not credit for her work due to a falling out between the two, and her work went unacknowledged until after her death. However, today she is revered as the forgotten heroine of the study of how DNA works, and the "Sylvia Plath of molecular biology". This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant scientist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

(Author)

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Nació en Barcelona y estudió Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas en la UAB aunque desde pequeña se sintió atraída por el relato breve y la poesía. Trabajó durante más de quince años para clientes de las principales agencias de publicidad. Actualmente es una escritora y directora creativa en constante búsqueda de nuevos conceptos para libros infantiles. YO el libro de tu vida (2012) supuso su estreno en el panorama editorial pero gracias a la exitosa colección de biografías ilustradas Pequeña&Grande se ha convertido en un fenómeno editorial con traducciones a más de veinte lenguas extranjeras. También es autora de Om (con Albert Arrayás), un álbum ilustrado de yoga para niños, Tribus (con Ana Albero) y El cuadro (con Albert Arrayás). Sus libros combinan creatividad y aprendizaje y aportan una relación novedosa y fresca entre los niños y la cultura pop.

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