Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description:

In kitchens, garages, laboratories, living rooms, and even converted chicken coops, women and girls across history have been quietly solving problems and changing the world. From the windshield wiper and Kevlar body armour to the chocolate chip cookie and computer programming, their creations are among the most enduring and beloved innovations of modern life. Award-winning author Catherine Thimmesh profiles fifteen remarkable inventors — including Ruth Wakefield, Stephanie Kwolek, Grace Murray Hopper, and several extraordinary young inventors — exploring what sparked each woman's idea and how she transformed it into reality. Vibrant collage illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet bring every story to life. Updated and expanded to reflect greater diversity, this inspiring collective biography celebrates female ingenuity across generations and cultures, empowering young readers to believe in the power of their own ideas.