Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
It’s a scientific fact: Women rock! A charmingly illustrated and educational book, New York Times best seller Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. Full of striking, singular art, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include well-known figures like primatologist Jane Goodall, as well as lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the African-American physicist and mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more!
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Ten Speed Press; Gift edition (July 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1607749769
ISBN-13: 978-1607749769
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.5 x 9.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Books > Teens > Biographies > Women #1 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Gender Studies #1 in Books > Science & Math > Reference
I bought this for my second-grade daughter who loves science. At first glance she was turned off by the small type but a few minutes later came back and wanted me to read with her. For an elementary schooler it will likely be a read together book for a while. Which is fine since we've just read a few pages and it opened up opportunities to discuss all sorts of things, about science and society, and piqued our interest to look up additional pictures and facts on the Internet. I am learning too! And it is a beautiful book to hold and look at.
This book is just lovely. It's listed as a "gift edition" and it really would make a great gift for a little girl. It's recommended for ages 10 & up (grade 5 & up) but my 7 & 9-year-olds really liked it too! There are a number of women who I was unfamiliar with, and a few I recognized. This book sets up so may great examples for my daughters of women scientists who excelled in their fields. My daughters were drawn to this book because of how colorful it is, and each of the two-page biographies are short enough to read in one sitting. If you homeschool, as we do, it would be easy to cover one famous scientist a week as a supplement to your curriculum. Finally, I cannot stress how beautiful this book is. It's no surprise that the author has a degree in graphic design from Tyler School of Art. Search for the Women in Science website to see slides that show how gorgeous the inside pictures are!Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
Full of beautiful illustrations and great information. It's obvious how much care and attention was put into the spread for each of the scientists. I can see myself as a kid spending hours with this book. So many great surprises.
Oh, I loved this book immediately. Beautiful, interesting, and worthy of any bookcase or collection you own.50 Fearless Pioneers is a gift I will be giving my 17 year old daughter and myself. This would make a beautiful gift for girls and women ages 12+.Under 12 years might find it a bit difficult to understand and the font size is smaller. This is not meant to be a picture book for little children, but an information book. With that said, I think little girls would love looking at the full pages of eye catching art and their parents will love reading it to them!The art is truly what makes this such a treasured keepsake. This little hardcover book is original, refreshing and clever, not to mention beautiful. Each fearless pioneer woman has a two page spread. One page of information written about her along with an entire page of captivating drawings that just pulls you in. The writing is informative but not boring. Packed with great information that leaves you inspired to become a pioneer yourself! I love the added fun little facts that surround the information pages with cute drawings to correspond.Also you will find a couple 2 page spreads with a time line and other great information that pull the entire book together in an easy to understand way.I canât say enough, buy the book, you will treasure it and want to share it! I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
My daughter purchased this book for her 11 year old son. He had been reading all about male heroes, and she had difficulty finding books about female heroes. They both read it, and lived it, and passed it on to me.The introductory chapter gives a few explicit reasons why the author, Rachel Ignotofsky, felt it was important to write a book about women in science. This is filled with the stories of 50 amazing women who made their mark in science. In fact there were some women I had not heard of. This is an amazing collection of women who have brought important facts and information to our lives. The illustrations are pertinent and help to tell the stories. Little drawings and info are to be found in the sides of each page. I urge parents and schools and libraries to provide this book for our children. It is very important that boys and girls and men and women know the history of women in science.Recommended. prisrob 08-16-16
Beautiful book. Perfect illustrations, and such a mind opener. This is a great book to have if you are a woman in science (*raises hand*), know a woman in science, or just appreciate knowing who did what and why in the world. My favorite story is the one with the replica plating invention, by Esther Lederberg. This book is an inspiration to all, and such a mind opener. If you are thinking about getting it, just get it. It'll be a beautiful addition to your coffee table!
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World", by Rachel Ignotofsky, is a truly delightful book--it is both educational and entertaining. The author also provided the charming and quaint illustrations featured on the cover and throughout the book. Fifty women of science are given a spotlight, and over a dozen more are also nicely acknowledged. This is a work of wonder, enlightening and inspiring to all ages and genres. Among the more well-known ladies are Marie Curie, Lillian Gilbreth, Alice Ball, Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall, and Hedy Lamarr. While best known as a Hollywood star, and often referred to as "the most beautiful woman in the world", Ms. Lamarr was also quite the inventor. Her creation, FHSS (frequency-hopping spread spectrum), was not only used by our military to control torpedoes and communications, it is also the basis for the technology used today with smartphones, GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices. Equally impressive and amazing are the endeavors and accomplishments of all the women of science. None of these ladies took no for an answer, they never gave up on what they believed, and the world will always be a better place for their magnificent efforts. Women and girls will be encouraged and motivated, and men and boys will be impressed and awed. This is science for everyoneâitâs great to be a geek!Review Copy Gratis Ten Speed Press via Blogging for Books
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