Discover the stories behind 15 of the twentieth century's key inventions in this fun and informative treasury of trailblazing women, who each made a unique contribution to the history of science and technology.
Car heatersâ¦Monopolyâ¦Disposable diapersâ¦The dishwasherâ¦Kevlarâ¦Maritime flares⦠Anti-reflective glassâ¦Wifiâ¦Syringesâ¦Submarine periscopesâ¦Diagnostic testsâ¦Lifeboatsâ¦Windshield wipersâ¦Ebooksâ¦What do each of these revolutionary inventions have in common? They were all pioneered by women!
Each brilliant idea is presented with biographical information about the brilliant woman who came up with it, including what inspired them. Learn how Martha Coston disguised herself as a man to contact pyrotechnicians and convince them to manufacture her idea for maritime flares, how a New York tram ride on a wet winterâs day led Mary Anderson to invent the windshield wiper, and why Letitia Mumford Geerâs one-hand operated syringe was a medical breakthrough, among other fascinating facts. Full-page illustrations show the inspiration for and use of these incredible inventions in humorous detail.
From lifeboat-inventor, Maria Beasley, to the grandmother of the ebook, Ãngela Ruiz Robles, each of the inspiring women in this book achieved their goal of leaving the world a better place than they found it.
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Biographies
- Women
- Biographies
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Author : Lopez, Aitziber
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2019-03-05
Number Of Pages : 32
Binding : Hardcover
ISBN-10 : 178603705X
ISBN-13 : 9781786037053
Item weight : 1.01 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 8.7 in x 12.13 in
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