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Quake chasers: 15 women rocking earthquake science / Lori Polydoros.
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Contributors:
Teper, Sadie, illustrator.
Published:
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2022].
Format:
Book
ISBN:
9781641606462, 1641606460
Physical Desc:
214 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
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"Quake Chasers: 15 women rocking earthquake science explores the lives of 15 diverse, contemporary female scientists with a variety of specialties related to earthquake science. With tenacity, intellect, and innovation, these women have crushed obstacles in society, in the lab, and out in the field. Their accomplishments leave aftershocks as they work toward revealing answers to the many riddles that lie behind earthquakes, saving lives by teaching us how to prepare for these terrifying disasters. Young scientists can take away inspiration and advice on following their own dreams like these inspiring women" -- Adapted from page [4] cover.

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"Quake Chasers: 15 women rocking earthquake science explores the lives of 15 diverse, contemporary female scientists with a variety of specialties related to earthquake science. With tenacity, intellect, and innovation, these women have crushed obstacles in society, in the lab, and out in the field. Their accomplishments leave aftershocks as they work toward revealing answers to the many riddles that lie behind earthquakes, saving lives by teaching us how to prepare for these terrifying disasters. Young scientists can take away inspiration and advice on following their own dreams like these inspiring women" -- Adapted from page [4] cover.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Polydoros, L., & Teper, S. (2022). Quake chasers: 15 women rocking earthquake science / Lori Polydoros. Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Review Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Polydoros, Lori, 1968- and Sadie, Teper. 2022. Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science / Lori Polydoros. Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Review Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Polydoros, Lori, 1968- and Sadie, Teper, Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science / Lori Polydoros. Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Review Press, 2022.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Polydoros, Lori and Sadie Teper. Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science / Lori Polydoros. Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Review Press, 2022.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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