"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.
Introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Stephanie Kwolek, who invented Kevlar. Describes how Stephanie's invention has saved the lives of thousands of people. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
Provides a biography of Sarah Mather who invented the first underwater telescope. Includes color photographs, a glossary, further resources, and critical thinking questions and activities.
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 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.
Highlights the life, career, and legacy of Gertrude Belle Elion, a female pioneer in biochemistry and pharmacology. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, text-related questions, and color photographs.
"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.
