ere are women of science whose accomplishments were overwritten by men despite the fact that they were not only (more) qualified, but also ahead of their time. The pointed mini biographies are peppered with illustrations and photographs that bring each one of them to life. Excellent!
The illustrations by Karyn Lee are primarily clear drawings that represent people and things before inexpensive photography.
Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone of any age, including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school, waiting room, or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected advance proof for review purposes on Thorium PDF from Random House Children's | Bright Matter Books via NetGalley. Pub Date Aug 19, 2025
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This book includes brief biographies of several women that were pioneers in various scientific fields, yet have been relatively unknown by the general public. It was well-researched and written in an accessible format. The sidebars were full of interesting a relevant facts. It was so interesting to read about these women that contributed so greatly to science and the way we understand the world. While I've never listened to the podcast before, I'm very interested to give it a try. Readers that enjoy the Rebel Girls series and other similar nonfiction, as well as those with a love of science will likely enjoy this.

A Must-Read for Moms, Daughters, and Curious Minds Everywhere

The Lost Women of Science is a powerful and inspiring read. As a mom to a ten-year-old daughter, I was deeply moved by the stories of brilliant women whose contributions to science had been overlooked for far too long. The book is full of fascinating facts and surprising discoveries, many of which I had never heard before.

What made the experience even more special was sharing it with my daughter. Watching her eyes light up as we read about these trailblazing scientists was a reminder of just how important representation and storytelling are. This book is not just about history; it’s about opening doors for the next generation.

Beautifully written and filled with photos and engaging sketches, this book brings these hidden figures to life. I highly recommend it to anyone... especially parents raising curious, bright girls who deserve to know that women have always belonged in science.

The Lost Women of Science gives tribute to the many accomplishments and achievement of some of the most brilliant and innovative women who have pioneered the scientific community. Each chapter provides a thorough analysis and account of a different female scientist. The authors, Melina Gerosa Bellows and Katie Hafner, have superbly captured the importance and genuine spirit of the mission and drive of each of these women, including the years they spent researching prominent topics and how the individual childhoods shaped and enriched their roles within their respective fields.

This book is well written and well researched. History has primarily been written by men, and men have attempted to erase women's contributions.

Written for middle school - high school and beyond, this text informs the readers about various women who have remained mostly unknown but who have made major contributions to science. It is written in an engaging way and would pull the interest of any reluctant reader.

I would recommend this book for any classroom library grades 4 and above as well as any home library.

Thank you to NetGalley for the electronic ARC from Random House Children's Publishers.

I received an electronic ARC from Random House Children's Publishers through NetGalley.
Readers meet ten women who made major contributions to scientific fields but were not given the credit they deserved. Too often, in their lifetimes, men were the only ones acknowledged in these fields. The author provides biographies as well as further information on their fields so readers can learn and explore a variety of areas. The book is based on Hafner's "The Lost Women of Science" podcast. The writing style is easy to follow for middle grade readers. It will pull them in to learn, and, hopefully, inspire them to do more discovery in their areas of interest.

This book is perfect for using (as I would be) in the classroom library! I loved how there are 10 women who made incredible discoveries in the fields of science, who tend to be overlooked by their fellow scientists, who are male. The opportunity for hands on learning with at home projects is awesome, and would be so fun to do at home!

If you love science (or have a science loving/curious child) then this is the book for you. Bellows covers ten women who made incredible/life-changing scientific discoveries that occasionally get forgotten in a male dominated field. Within the stories of these women are at-home projects where kids can see what these women discovered for themselves.

Thank you to Random House Children's and NetGalley for the eARC!

I absolutely loved this! I'm a big fan of biography collections in general, and this one really shined. I love the inclusion of extra tidbits for readers, whether it's a science experiment or the history of cryptology! The book is also chock full of illustrations, photographs, and more. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the different Lost Women of Science (as well as a variety of other interesting related topics), and I can't wait to add the final product to my library's collection! 4.5 Stars

I’ve always had a passion for science - as a kid I loved our Ortho Bug Book (my mom recalls the hours I used to spend looking through it) and anything to do with the ocean and its creatures. So many women made incredible scientific discoveries, but as a young girl I never knew their names because their accomplishments often went unrecognized. So to say I am grateful that girls today are able to pick up a book like #thelostwomenofscience by Melina Gerosa Bellows and Katie Hafner is an understatement. Thank you to @netgalley for sharing this wonderful book with me! I will definitely be adding it to my classroom shelves when it’s published!