Our Overcomers

This book brings together the stories of 12 extraordinary people that have one thing in common-they took the same route to success: the hard way. Who kept studying while fighting cancer? How did a deaf doctor continue to save the lives of babies? Appreciate the cosmos with Stephen Hawking. Look at things from Temple Grandin's perspective. Be encouraged by Joshua Miele's positive attitude and enthusiasm to help others. Let Our Overcomers inspire you to tackle obstacles with perseverance!

This book features:

• Farida Bedwei‧Ogino Ginko‧Temple Grandin

• Stephen Hawking‧Joshua Miele‧Alfred Nobel

• Tsuneko Okazaki‧Srinivasa Ramanujan‧Gitanjali Rao

• Kamala Sohonie‧Helen Taussig‧B. Vijayalakshmi

Come explore the World of Science Heroes, featuring heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-breaking discoveries or inventions. Our heroes will inspire young readers to greater heights with their thirst for knowledge and sense of determination!