A collection of artworks inspired by the lives and achievements of fifty famous women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, from the ancient world to the present, profiles each notable individual.

Exploring and studying space are among humanity's greatest accomplishments, but history books have too often neglected the incredible work of women astronomers and scientists. This informative book illuminates the lives and achievements of astronomical geniuses, from Wang Zhenyi of the Qing dynasty, to Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Mini bio and feature boxes provide fast facts on each featured scientist, and a gallery spread introduces...

"Through narrative stories, explores female leaders who have made major contributions in business, government, or other organizations"--Provided by publisher.

Fourteen biographies in the form of poems introduce young women who through persistence and determination paved the way for the new generation of trailblazers and activists.

The phenomenal work of archeologist Mary Anning led to crucial discoveries and theories, such as Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution, yet her story is often overshadowed by men scientists whose work she inspired. This enlightening book explores the lives, accomplishments, and obstacles of vital women scientists in life sciences such as Anning. Mini bio and feature boxes give readers fast facts, while quotes from scientists and their contemporaries...

Introduces the relevance of coding and shares down-to-earth explanations about coding principles and real-life stories of women programmers who work at such places as Pixar and NASA.

Explore the role the bicycle played in the women's liberation movement.

Compelling text explores the history of women¿s rights and the League of Women Voters, the roles the antislavery movement, the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, and literature played in the movement, well-known figures such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, and Alice Paul, and the effects of this event on society.

"The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11"--

In 1917, Jeanette Rankin declared, "I may be the first woman member of Congress, but I won't be the last." Here are the stories of women who followed in her footsteps to U.S. elected office.