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 womens 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 lifes 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.

 

This book is part of a book series called Women Of Action .

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Chicago Review Press .

Anna Lewis tried a variety of jobs before becoming a children's illustrator including advertising, teaching and painting and decorating!After the arrival of her nieces. she loved writing and illustrating a book for them and knew then she had found her true calling so she set about becoming a real life children's illustrator! Anna lives in Cornwall where she enjoys life by the sea with her friends and family.