Bibliograph

Women in engineering, written by Mary Wissinger ; illustrated by Danielle Pioli

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Women in engineering, written by Mary Wissinger ; illustrated by Danielle Pioli

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Women in engineering

Responsibility statement

written by Mary Wissinger ; illustrated by Danielle Pioli

Summary

Women in Engineering introduces kids to the field of engineering through the questions of a spunky girl whose inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation. Readers will experience how an engineer thinks and be introduced to determined women engineers who have dreamed up ideas to improve and connect the world. The profiled women, who come from a diverse array of countries and centuries, include Huang Daopo, Emily Warren Roebling, Maria / Miriam the Prophetess, Hedy Lamarr, Sandra Cauffman, and Dr. Treena Livingston Arinzeh. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the field of engineering and see how one person's imagination can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include engineer, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, laboratory, double boiler, radio signal, frequency hopping signal, Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum, satellites, construction, biomaterials, and experiment

Table Of Contents

Who builds bridges? -- What is engineering? -- Things we use every day? Like what? -- So engineers are inventors? -- What else do engineers do? -- What other kinds of problems can engineering solve? -- Where do engineers get their inspiration? -- Engineers can do so many different things! Is there one thing they ALL do?

Target audience

juvenile

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