Stephanie Kwolek and Bulletproof Material

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Cherry Lake Publishing

Just the Series: 21st Century Junior Library: Women Innovators

Series and Publisher: 21st Century Junior Library: Women Innovators

Annotation: Presents the life of Stephanie Kwolek, and her contributions to the development of bulletproof material. Sidebars encourage readers to engage the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #130078

Format: Library Binding

Common Core/STEAM: STEAM

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 01/01/17

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN: 1-634-72183-7

ISBN 13: 978-1-634-72183-7

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2016052773

Dimensions: 21 cm.

Subject Heading:
Kwolek, Stephanie,. 1923-2014. Juvenile literature.
Kwolek, Stephanie,. 1923-2014.
Industrial chemists. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Inventors. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Ballistic fabrics. Juvenile literature.
Polyphenyleneterephthalamide. Juvenile literature.
Industrial chemists.
Inventors.
Ballistic fabrics.
Polyphenyleneterephthalamide.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 502

Reading Level: 3.8

Interest Level: 2-5

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.8 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 188915 / grade: Lower Grades

Lexile: 660L

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Stephanie Kwolek and Bulletproof Material examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the development of bulletproof material. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

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