women inventors

"A collection of profiles of some of history's most fascinating female scientists."--Provided by publisher.

"A collection of profiles of some of history's most fascinating female scientists."--Provided by publisher.

Profiles thirty-three women whose lives and work changed the scientific world, from Grace Murray Hopper and her discovery of the first computer bug--a real moth that had gotten inside an old supercomputer--and coined the term to Annie Jump Cannon, who studied the light of stars and classified about 400,000 stars in her lifetime.

Throughout recent centuries and perhaps never more so than today brilliant and dedicated creative people of African heritage are helping to make our world better and safer with their inventions.

"Tells the stories of the brilliant, brainy, and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. Plus, interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to women-centric science and technology organizations--all to show the many ways the geeky girls of today can help to build the future."--Provided by publisher..

"Read about Mary Anderson's early life, and find out why she invented windshield wipers"--.

This fascinating study of American women inventors shows how these creative, resourceful and entrepreneurial women helped to shatter the ancient stereotypes of mechanically inept womanhood.

Uses short biographies of women inventors around the world to demonstrate how inventions come about.

Women have made major contributions to science throughout history, including by creating new and incredible inventions. Learn about the lives of some of the most amazing women inventors, from Margaret Knight to Rachel Zimmerman, as well as their exciting and important work. Discover what it takes to be an inventor. Find out about the opportunities women inventors have today. Read Women Inventors to see if following in the footsteps of the many brilliant women whose inventions have made their mark is something you want to do.

A short illustrated biography about the woman who invented the paper bag.