Trailblazers: 33 Women in Science Who Changed the World

Author: Rachel Swaby

ISBN:  0399554165 (ISBN13: 9780399554162)

Brought to you by OBS reviewer Kayt

Synopsis:  

Virginia Apgar. Sally Ride. Rachel Carson. These names are etched in history and included here as part of this awe-inspiring collection of profiles of some of the world’s most influential women in science. Author Rachel Swaby delves into the minds of thirty-three such women, whose vision, creativity, passion and dedication have helped make important strides in the world of science—who have in fact changed the world.

Middle grade kids will be fascinated by these snapshot profiles of some of history’s most important female scientists. These women have made strides in fields including biology, medicine, astronomy, and technology. In addition, Swaby emphasizes the fact that people aren’t born brilliant scientists. They observe and experiment as kids and as adults, testing ideas again and again, each time learning something new. Kids are sure to come away with a renewed curiosity of the world and the realization that the road to discovery can be positively thrilling.

Review:

Middle aged girls and boys too will learn about 33 amazing women that changed the world through science. Some at a time when women did not even have the right to vote or become professionals.  These women such as Heddy LeMar – actress who helped us in her future by laying the foundation for wi-fi and GPS, to Mary Kies who got the first patent awarded to a woman in 1809 and Rachel Carson whose book paved the way for the EPA, these are astonishing accomplishments that will bring hope and pride to anyone reading Trailblazers: 33 Women in Science Who Changed the World.

Through discrimination, desperation, determination and despair, these women triumphed and became leaders in their fields.  Then I was growing up girls were not taught that would could excel in the areas of math and science. I did not learn about these wonderfully talented women, lots who came before me and some doing these awesome things at the time I was enjoying science class myself. This book is a wonderful and informative read that should be a great inspiration for young girls everywhere right now.  Author Rachel Swaby has done a fantastic job bringing this information to the masses. 

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