Women Who Shaped Science

Frances Durkin, Nur Ventura

Women Who Shaped Science
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Curious Fox Books
Country
United States
Published
11 February 2025
Pages
72
ISBN
9798890941862

Women Who Shaped Science

Frances Durkin, Nur Ventura

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 & Inventory (English, 1770-1852) Jeanne Villepreux-Power, Scientist (France, 1794-1871) Mary Anning, Scientist (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 & Inventory (USA, 1923-2014) Vera Rubin, Astrophysicist (USA, 1928-2016) Tu Youyou, Scientist (China, Bron 1930) Roseli Ocampo-Friedmann, Microbiologist (Philippines, 1937-2005) Omowunmi Sadik, Chemist (Nigeria, Bron 1964) Nzambi Matee, Engineer & Inventory (Kenya, Born 1992)

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