Description Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything she wanted.
When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys.
But her parents felt differently.
Giving her a name meaning Courageous Hero, they encouraged her love of learning and science.
This engaging biography follows Wu Chien Shiung as she battles sexism and racism to .