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Record Nr.

UNINA9910154836803321

Autore

Labrecque Ellen

Titolo

Stephanie Kwolek and bulletproof material / / by Ellen Labrecque

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ann Arbor, Michigan : , : Cherry Lake Publishing, , [2017]

ISBN

1-63472-249-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations

Collana

21st Century Junior Library

Disciplina

677.68

Soggetti

Industrial chemists - United States

Inventors - United States

Ballistic fabrics

Polyphenyleneterephthalamide

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

A woman -- An idea -- A legacy.

Sommario/riassunto

"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."--