Isbn: 9780062369659 - breakthrough: how one teen innovator is changing the world: a young adult memoir of scientific discovery, resilience, and pride (6 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Featured in the 2018 movie Science Fair! A National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Book of 2017 In this acclaimed memoir, teen innovator and scientist Jack Andraka tells the story behind his revolutionary discovery. When a dear family friend passed away from pancreatic cancer, Jack was inspired to create a better method of early detection. At the age of fifteen, he garnered international attention for his breakthrough: a four-cent strip of paper capable of detecting pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancers four hundred times more effectively than the previous standard. Jack's story is not just a story of dizzying international success; it's a story of overcoming depression and homophobic bullying and finding the resilience to persevere and come out. His account inspires young people, who he argues are the most innovative, to fight for the right to be taken seriously and to pursue our own dreams. Do-it-yourself science experiments are included in each chapter, making Breakthrough perfect for STEM curriculum. But above all, Jack's memoir empowers his generation with the knowledge that we can each change the world if we only have the courage to try. One teenager's vision. A hundred and ninety-two rejections. One life-changing discovery. A Teen Inventor's Journey: Follow Jack from a basement lab to the international stage as he develops a revolutionary early-detection test for pancreatic cancer at just fifteen years old. Overcoming Adversity: A raw and honest account of battling depression and homophobic bullying, and finding the strength to come out and persevere against all odds. Real-World Science: Go behind the scenes of the world's most competitive science fairs and into a real research lab to see how a groundbreaking idea becomes reality. Hands-On Science: Get inspired with do-it-yourself experiments included right in the book, perfect for aspiring young scientists, makers, and dreamers ready to change the world.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Very Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2015. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.