Silver Honor Award in the Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards by the California Reading Association
Mathical Honor Books (Grades 3-5) by the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath)
Featured in Children’s Book Council HerBook List for Women’s History Month
Featured in Children’s Book Council Hot Off the Press Showcase
What ideas could you create to connect the world?
Learn alongside six determined women—from ancient times to the present day—who dreamed up ideas to improve and connect the world. Explore the field of engineering through the questions of a spunky young protagonist whose curiosity guides an engaging and scientifically accurate conversation.
Designed to show kids how one person’s imagination can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, biomedical, and aerospace engineering; bridge construction; the double boiler; machinery and cloth-making; radio signals and frequency-hopping spread spectrum; satellites and space expeditions; biomaterials; and more.
Women in Engineering is part of the Science Wide Open series and one of an additional trio of books designed to bring even more excitement and discovery to young readers!
