Ever wondered how we got the technology behind the GPS devices we use daily? Or how we discovered the nuances of our planet’s atmosphere? From technology to healthcare, conservation, activism, and beyond, women have pioneered discoveries and advances.
The Super SHEroes books introduce children to the heroines behind advancing humanity’s most important endeavors — all while building crucial reading skills and delving into STEM and history concepts through engaging nonfiction. These titles are perfect for kids aged eight and up.
For example, in Super SHEroes of Science: Advancing Technology, readers will discover figures who brought significant discoveries and change to the fields of engineering and tech, including Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood starlet and the brains behind rudimentary cell phone technology used during World War II; Gladys West, the mathematician who pioneered GPS technology and global mapping systems; and Annie Easley, a computer scientist who made critical contributions to NASA’s rocket systems, among many others.
And for kids who love all things having to do with the Earth, Super SHEroes of Science: Investigating Nature provides information about Rachel Carson, an American marine biologist whose revolutionary writing paved the way for marine conservation, Janaki Ammal, an Indian botanist who pioneered plant breeding and cytogenetics, and other women.
Meanwhile, Super SHEroes of History: Ancient Civilizations explores powerful women from ancient cultures, such as Cleopatra, Boudicca, Fu Hao, and many more.
No matter what piques your child’s interest, the Super SHEroes book series will not only inspire them to investigate new areas of study, but may also lead them to observe the world around them and make their own discoveries!
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