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By David L. Harrison
Poet’s Bonus
Michelle L. Amos is an Associate Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Central Missouri, working with preservice and in-service K-12 educators. Her research interests include using Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to explore online instruction, formative feedback, and best practices in literacy education.
Lane E. Maxcy is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Central Missouri, working with preservice and in-service K-12 teachers in special education and elementary education. Her research interests include interventions to manage on-task behavior for students with behavioral disabilities and the effectiveness of postsecondary programs for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Grasping Mysteries: Jeannine Atkins ISBN: 9781534460683
Girls who Loved Math
Lexile: 960L Ages 10-18 320 pages
Each series of short biographical poems tells about the life of a notable female mathematician or scientist. The seven diverse women span centuries of innovations, and while the accomplishments are notable, many of the innovators are not well-known. Each biography is presented chronologically, ranging from the discovery of comets to the astronomer Vera Rubin’s work on dark matter. The challenges each woman faced in continuing her educational pursuits is a crucial thread throughout the stories. Themes: gender bias, educational opportunity, STEAM.