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Women Who Shaped Science (Inspirational Leaders in STEM)
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Overview
A fascinating journey through history chronicling 20 remarkable women who were pioneers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This beautifully illustrated non-fiction children’s book for ages 8 and older opens with the first perfume maker, Tapputi Belatekallim in Mesopotamia, 1200 BCE, through the present, where Nzambi Matee from Kenya, who while studying physics, invented eco-friendly paving blocks made from recycled plastics, their inspirational stories will inspire the next generation of female STEM innovators. Further engagement is encouraged with 12 at-home activities and experiments including Make Your Own Fossil, Build a Recycled Toy House, and Measure Something You Can’t See. References include a glossary and list of periodic elements.
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)
- Maria Sibylla Merian, Entomologist (Germany, 1647-1717)
- Sarah Guppy, Engineers & Inventor (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 & Inventor (USA, 1923-2014)
- Vera Rubin, Astrophysicist (USA, 1928-2016)
- Tu Youyou, Scientist (China, Born 1930)
- Roseli Ocampo-Friedmann, Microbiologist (Philippines, 1937-2005)
- Omowunmi Sadik, Chemist (Nigeria, Born 1964)
- Nzambi Matee, Engineer & Inventory (Kenya, Born 1992)
