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Meet girls who changed the world by thinking differently.
Good For:
Inspiring Biography, Empowering Young Women, Expressive Illustrations, Talking About Racism and Overcoming Obstacles, Learning About Autism, Rhyming Read-Alouds
Topics and Themes:
STEM, Female Trailblazers, Diversity
This pack includes:
-The Girl Who Thought in Pictures
-The Girl With a Mind for Math
-The Doctor With an Eye for Eyes
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin
When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe.
NSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 Selection
NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books Selection
Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award Recipient
A Mighty Girl Book of the Year
The Girl with a Mind For Math: The Story of Raye Montague
After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted-finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever.
NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2019 Selection
NSTA Best STEM Trade Books for Students K-12 2019 Selection
2019 Amelia Bloomer List Selection
2019 Mathical Honor Book
The Doctor With an Eye For Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath
As a girl coming of age during the civil rights movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered and changing the world with a new treatment for blindness!
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Selection
NSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 Selection
A Mighty Girl Book of the Year