Thimmesh, Catherine

Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.

Chronicles the Apollo 11 mission, the spaceflight that landed the first man on Earth's moon on July 20, 1969, emphasizing the contributions and reactions of the thousands of people who made the mission successful.

How can we know what dinosaurs really looked like? Paleoartists use a growing base of scientific knowledge--and a certain amount of guesswork--to create increasingly accurate images.

Describes the discovery of the famous hominid Lucy to explore our understanding of human origins.

Recounts the true stories of unlikely friendships between different animals.

Presents brief accounts of the work of a variety of women scientists in such fields as astronomy, biology, anthropology, and medicine.

An introduction to women, some better known than others, who have influenced politics and policies in the United States and in the world.

Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.