This inspirational book celebrates the lives and achievements of brilliantly original, convention-defying scientists - both men and women - who trod the road less travelled, overcame great odds, and changed the world.
Inside you'll find the fascinating stories of 18 pioneering figures of strikingly different backgrounds: people of varied ethnicities, nationalities, genders, lifestyles, and wealth. What they all have in common - other than their genius - is their bravery, their resilience, and their ability to think beyond the bounds of established convention.
Our hope is that readers will see themselves reflected in these real-life heroes, take inspiration from their amazing life stories, and be encouraged to follow their own dreams.
Our trailblazing scientists include such figures as: -
* Stephen Hawking, the world-famous physicist who overcame physical paralysis to transform our understanding of black holes.
* Marie Sklodowska Curie, the great pioneer of radioactivity, and first person to win two Nobel prizes.
* Galileo Galilei, the great physicist who bravely stood by his cosmic theories in the face of the Roman Inquisition.
* Katherine Johnson, the "human computer" who played a key part in NASA's space programme.
* Valentina Tereshkova, the extraordinary first woman in space.