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Woman Who Split the Atom

Book • 2022
This book tells the story of Lise Meitner, a trailblazing physicist who faced sexism and anti-Semitism while making groundbreaking discoveries in physics.

Despite her significant contributions, she was overlooked for the Nobel Prize.

The narrative explores her passion for science, her escape from Nazi Germany, and her advocacy for nuclear peace.

The book includes engaging illustrations and accessible explanations of complex scientific concepts.

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The Nazis, the Bomb, and the Woman that Science Forgot

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