About this resource
"Covering important advancements made by women in fields such as biology, medicine, astronomy, and technology, author Rachel Swaby explains that people aren’t born brilliant scientists. They observe and experiment as kids and as adults, testing ideas again and again, each time learning something new. Kids are sure to come away with a renewed curiosity about the world and the realization that the road to discovery can be positively thrilling (Amazon). Includes Ada Lovelace, Florence Nightingale, Sally Ride, and 30 other women.
Metadata & audience
Author / CreatorSwaby, Rachel
FormatBook
AudienceGrades 6-8
Keywords
Women innovators
scientific discovery
scientific innovation
innovation process
stories about inventions