women inventors

"Examine the life of Patricia Bath her contributions to the invention of laser eye surgery. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.

"Examine the life of Sarah Mather and her contributions to the invention of the first underwater telescopes. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.

"Examine the life of Maria Beasley and her contributions to the invention of life rafts. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.

"Examine the life of Yvonne Brill and her contributions to make space travel happen. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.

"Examine the life of Sarah Mather and her contributions to the invention of the first underwater telescopes. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.

"Examine the life of Mary Anderson and her contributions to the invention of windshield wipers. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.

"[Examines]...the lives and accomplishments of women inventors and innovators throughout history"--Back cover.

Introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Patricia Bath who invented laser surgery. Describes how Bath is the first African American female doctor granted a patent for a medical invention. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Presents a brief overview of Mary Anderson, who invented windshield wipers over 100 years ago. Discusses the process by which she came up with the idea, the development, and persisting legacy.

Presents a brief overview of Maria Beasley, who invented the life raft over 130 years ago. After visiting the World's Fair in 1876, and seeing the new inventions on display, she went home to develop something to keep sailors safe at sea, subsequently building the first life raft.