25 Women Who Thought of it First (Daring Women)

Sherman, Jill

ISBN 10: 0756558522 ISBN 13: 9780756558529

Publisher: Compass Point Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover 25 women who were trailblazers in science, technology, architecture, engineering, and more. Learn about some of the women who defied expectations and introduced the world to new ideas and creations big and small.

About this title

Book Description:

Engaging text and powerful images tell the stories of 25 amazing 20th and 21st century women who changed the world with their inventions, ideas, and actions. Writing prompts encourage reflection and analysis of text.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5-8Equal parts educational and motivational, this poignant series elevates women from all over the world and from a variety of historical periods. Twenty-five figures from different industries are spotlighted in each volume, with a variety of social, cultural, racial, and ethnic identities represented in each. Women Who Fought Back explores individuals such as Wangari Maathai and Gloria Steinem, who started movements and spoke up in the face of great odds. This series is distinguished for its rich, nuanced contentfacts, inspirational quotes, and high-quality imagery. The format is successful, too, with columns and adequate spacing between text and visual elements. VERDICT An indispensable guide to the lives of great women. Purchase to enlighten middle school readers who hope to change the world.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0756558522
• ISBN 13: 9780756558529
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64