Women Who Shaped Science: Inspirational Leaders in Stem

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