First facts. STEM scientists and inventors

"Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young readers will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations look at the life of Johannes Gutenberg, the fifteenth century German man who invented the printing press.

"Ada Lovelace wasn't just a mathematician. She was a pioneer in computer programming. Young readers will learn how this woman who lived 200 years ago helped the world see machines and numbers in new ways"--Provided by.

"Rachel Carson wasn't just a scientist. She was an author and a conservationist. Young readers will discover how this biologist helped bring attention to the dangers of pesticides and the need for protecting the environment"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for African-American women and became a great financial success.

"Henry Ford wasn't just an inventor. He was also a smart businessman. Young readers will discover how this famous maker of the Model T and the moving assembly line helped change the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Benjamin Banneker wasn't just a scientist. He was also an author, astronomer, and mathematician. Young readers will discover how this self-taught man came to be one of the first important African American intellectuals."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the life and career of Mae Jemison, who became the first African American woman in space in 1992.

Presents the life of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor who changed how books were printed.

Presents the life of Benjamin Banneker, the self-educated scientist who helped plan our nation's capital city.