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GUSN-311090
264 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm, "Reporting on a range of historical and contemporary female builders and designers, this educational book strives to inspire a new generation of girls in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. With many of the profiles set against the backdrop of such landmark events as the women's suffrage and civil rights movements and the Industrial Revolution, and with original interviews from a number of current architects and engineers, this book provides inspiration and advice directly to young women by highlighting positive examples of how a strong work ethic, perseverance, and creativity can overcome life's obstacles. Each profile focuses on the strengths, passions, and interests each woman had growing up; where those traits took them; and what they achieved. Sidebars on related topics, source notes, and a bibliography make this an invaluable resource for further study"-- Provided by publisher.
Women architects
Women engineers
Women landscape architects
Women Vocational guidance
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Architecture.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women.
Women architects.
Women engineers.
Women landscape architects.
Women Vocational guidance.
Lewis, Anna M.
Women of action
Women of action (Chicago, Ill.)
264 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
"Reporting on a range of historical and contemporary female builders and designers, this educational book strives to inspire a new generation of girls in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. With many of the profiles set against the backdrop of such landmark events as the women's suffrage and civil rights movements and the Industrial Revolution, and with original interviews from a number of current architects and engineers, this book provides inspiration and advice directly to young women by highlighting positive examples of how a strong work ethic, perseverance, and creativity can overcome life's obstacles. Each profile focuses on the strengths, passions, and interests each woman had growing up; where those traits took them; and what they achieved. Sidebars on related topics, source notes, and a bibliography make this an invaluable resource for further study"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-247) and index.
9781613745083 (hardback)
1613745087 (hardback)
Stacks NA1997.L49 2014
Biography Juvenile literature.
Juvenile literature.
First edition.
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