Women Who Shaped Science: Inspirational Leaders in STEM

A fascinating journey through history chronicling 20 remarkable women who were pioneers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This beautifully illustrated non-fiction children’s book for ages 8 and older opens with the first perfume maker, Tapputi Belatekallim in Mesopotamia, 1200 BCE, through the present, where Nzambi Matee from Kenya, who while studying physics, invented eco-friendly paving blocks made from recycled plastics, their inspirational stories will inspire the next generation of female STEM innovators. Further engagement is encouraged with 12 at-home activities and experiments including Make Your Own Fossil, Build a Recycled Toy House, and Measure Something You Can’t See. References include a glossary and list of periodic elements.

Featuring the Achievements and Scientific Breakthroughs of 20 Amazing Women Throughout History

• Tapputi-Belatekallim, First Perfume Maker (Mesopotamia, c. 1200 BCE)
• Mary Hebraea, Alchemist & Chemist (Alexandria, c. 1st Century)
• Maria Sibylla Merian, Entomologist (Germany, 1647-1717)
• Sarah Guppy, Engineers & Inventor (English, 1770-1852)
• Jeanne Villepreux-Power, Scientist (France, 1794-1871)
• Mary Anning, Paleontologist (England, 1799-1847)
• Margaret Knight, Inventor (USA, 1838-1914)
• Margarete Steiff, Inventor (Germany, 1847-1909)
• Madam C. J. Walker, Inventor (USA, 1867-1919)
• Lise Meitner, Physicist (Austria, 1878-1968)
• Inge Lehmann, Seismologist (Denmark, 1888-1993)
• Marguerite Perey, Scientist (France, 1909-1975)
• Bibha Chowdhuri, Astrophysicist (India, 1913-1991)
• Rosalind Franklin, Chemist & Scientist (England, 1920-1958)
• Stephanie Kwolek, Chemist & Inventor (USA, 1923-2014)
• Vera Rubin, Astrophysicist (USA, 1928-2016)
• Tu Youyou, Scientist (China, Born 1930)
• Roseli Ocampo-Friedmann, Microbiologist (Philippines, 1937-2005)
• Omowunmi Sadik, Chemist (Nigeria, Born 1964)
• Nzambi Matee, Engineer & Inventory (Kenya, Born 1992)