Women Who Shaped Science: Inspirational Leaders in STEM (Curious Fox Books) For Kids Age 8 and Up - Learn About 20 Remarkable Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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The perfect introduction to remarkable women through history — for kids!
20 extraordinary women, all pioneers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Beautifully illustrated historical accounts, from the first perfume maker in 1200 BCE in Mesopotamia to modern day Kenya, where a young woman invented eco-friendly paving blocks 12 at-home experiments kids can try, from making a fossil to measuring something you can't see For kids 8 and up to get inspired and encourage their interest in STEM fields
Take a fascinating journey through history with this chronical of 20 remarkable women who were pioneers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
This beautifully illustrated non-fiction children's book for kids ages 8 and older opens with the first perfume maker, Tapputi-Belatekallim in Mesopotamia, 1200 BCE, and moves through history to the present, with Nzambi Matee from Kenya who, while studying physics, invented eco-friendly paving blocks made from recycled plastics!
Featuring the Achievements and Scientific Breakthroughs of 20 Amazing Women Throughout History: Tapputi-Belatekallim, First Perfume Maker (Mesopotamia, c. 1200 BCE) Mary Hebraea, Alchemist & Chemist (Alexandria, c. 1st Century CE) Maria Sibylla Merian, Entomologist (Germany, 1647-1717) Sarah Guppy, Engineers & Inventory (English, 1770-1852) Jeanne Villepreux-Power, Scientist (France, 1794-1871) Mary Anning, Paleontologist (England, 1799-1847) Margaret Knight, Inventor (USA, 1838-1914) Margarete Steiff, Inventor (Germany, 1847-1909) Madam C. J. Walker, Inventor (USA, 1867-1919) Lise Meitner, Physicist (Austria, 1878-1968) Inge Lehmann, Seismologist (Denmark, 1888-1993) Marguerite Perey, Scientist (France, 1909-1975) Bibha Chowdhuri, Astrophysicist (India, 1913-1991) Rosalind Franklin, Chemist & Scientist (England, 1920-1958) Stephanie Kwolek, Chemist & Inventory (USA, 1923-2014) Vera Rubin, Astrophysicist (USA, 1928-2016) Tu Youyou, Pharmaceutical Chemist (China, Born 1930) Roseli Ocampo-Friedmann, Microbiologist (Philippines, 1937-2005) Omowunmi Sadik, Chemist (Nigeria, Born 1964) Nzambi Matee, Engineer & Inventory (Kenya, Born 1992)
These uplifting stories will inspire the next generation of female STEM innovators. Kids will stay interested and keep learning with 12 fun at-home activities and experiments including "Make Your Own Fossil", "Build a Recycled Toy House", and "Measure Something You Can't See". Also included are a helpful glossary and a list of periodic elements.
Perfect for little dreamers who want to make a difference, Women Who Shaped Science will keep kids engaged for hours and inspired for life!
20 extraordinary women, all pioneers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Beautifully illustrated historical accounts, from the first perfume maker in 1200 BCE in Mesopotamia to modern day Kenya, where a young woman invented eco-friendly paving blocks 12 at-home experiments kids can try, from making a fossil to measuring something you can't see For kids 8 and up to get inspired and encourage their interest in STEM fields
Take a fascinating journey through history with this chronical of 20 remarkable women who were pioneers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
This beautifully illustrated non-fiction children's book for kids ages 8 and older opens with the first perfume maker, Tapputi-Belatekallim in Mesopotamia, 1200 BCE, and moves through history to the present, with Nzambi Matee from Kenya who, while studying physics, invented eco-friendly paving blocks made from recycled plastics!
Featuring the Achievements and Scientific Breakthroughs of 20 Amazing Women Throughout History: Tapputi-Belatekallim, First Perfume Maker (Mesopotamia, c. 1200 BCE) Mary Hebraea, Alchemist & Chemist (Alexandria, c. 1st Century CE) Maria Sibylla Merian, Entomologist (Germany, 1647-1717) Sarah Guppy, Engineers & Inventory (English, 1770-1852) Jeanne Villepreux-Power, Scientist (France, 1794-1871) Mary Anning, Paleontologist (England, 1799-1847) Margaret Knight, Inventor (USA, 1838-1914) Margarete Steiff, Inventor (Germany, 1847-1909) Madam C. J. Walker, Inventor (USA, 1867-1919) Lise Meitner, Physicist (Austria, 1878-1968) Inge Lehmann, Seismologist (Denmark, 1888-1993) Marguerite Perey, Scientist (France, 1909-1975) Bibha Chowdhuri, Astrophysicist (India, 1913-1991) Rosalind Franklin, Chemist & Scientist (England, 1920-1958) Stephanie Kwolek, Chemist & Inventory (USA, 1923-2014) Vera Rubin, Astrophysicist (USA, 1928-2016) Tu Youyou, Pharmaceutical Chemist (China, Born 1930) Roseli Ocampo-Friedmann, Microbiologist (Philippines, 1937-2005) Omowunmi Sadik, Chemist (Nigeria, Born 1964) Nzambi Matee, Engineer & Inventory (Kenya, Born 1992)
These uplifting stories will inspire the next generation of female STEM innovators. Kids will stay interested and keep learning with 12 fun at-home activities and experiments including "Make Your Own Fossil", "Build a Recycled Toy House", and "Measure Something You Can't See". Also included are a helpful glossary and a list of periodic elements.
Perfect for little dreamers who want to make a difference, Women Who Shaped Science will keep kids engaged for hours and inspired for life!
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