women in engineering

"Women have always been at the forefront of scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these women and their extraordinary accomplishments--even in the face of huge challenges. See how they bravely followed their dreams and revolutionized what we know about technology, our bodies, and even the universe!"--Amazon.

"In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female engineers, career paths in engineering, how to become a engineer, key skills for success, methods of exploring the field while in school, and . . . more"--Back cover.

"Shares the colorful careers of women in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM careers. Using their STEM superpowers--curiosity, observation, problem-solving, collaboration, data collection, and communication--these superheroes are making the world a greener, healthier, and cleaner place"--Back cover.

A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, that discusses her life, including her childhood, education, accomplishments, and how she helped shape the US space program.

Despite innumerable obstacles, women have been making crucial discoveries and contributions to science throughout history. This illuminating book shines a light on women physicists and engineers, their accomplishments and the hurdles they overcame. Mini bio and feature boxes offer fast and fascinating facts. Quotes from each featured scientist and their contemporaries inspire readers to explore STEM on their own, while charming illustrations and photographs immerse even reluctant readers. An information-rich timeline overviews the progress of women in physics and engineering, and a gallery spread introduces readers to even more ingenious women in STEM. Full of key scientific discoveries and inspiration, this unique combination of history and science will be perfect in any library and classroom.

Explores the lives and work of a number of women active today in the field of engineering and how they are changing industry practices and making great technological advances, such as in engineering green-energy-using vehicles.

Profiles eleven women in various engineering fields, describing their duties, education, and career paths.

Examines the challenges women have faced in their attempts to pursue careers in science and engineering, looking at views of women's intellectual abilities, discussing the education of women from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, describing the rising involvement of women in the field in the 1900s and the obstacles they encountered, and including profiles of three women who did not get the recognition they deserved.