Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

It’s a scientific fact: Women rock!  A charmingly illustrated and educational book, New York Times best seller Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. Full of striking, singular art, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include well-known figures like primatologist Jane Goodall, as well as lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the African-American physicist and mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon.  Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more! — BrainPickings - Best Science Books of the Year

  • ASIN: 1607749769
  • ISBN: 1607749769
  • Brand: Ten Speed Press
  • Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press

The Best Little Girl in the World

The Best Little Girl in the World

Everyone agreed that Francesca was a model daughter. Quiet, obedient, a good student, she never caused her parents a moment's worry. And then one day her mother noticed that Francesca seemed to be losing weight -- a lot of weight. Francesca was ordered to stop dieting immediately, but still she wouldn't eat. And then the nightmare began, because Francesca was starving herself to death.In this riveting story of a young girl's self-destructive obsession, author Steven Levenkron draws an accurate and moving portrait of one of the most fascinating and horrifying psychological disorders of our time -- anorexia nervosa, a disease that strikes one out of every three hundred teenage girls. THE BEST LITTLE GIRL IN THE WORLD is a representative case history of one girl afflicted by this shocking and compelling psychological disturbance.

  • ASIN: B008TVN036

The Secret Life of Pets

The Secret Life of Pets

  • ASIN: B01HOSOTZM

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison)

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison)

"Meet 40 trailblazing women who broke barriers of race and gender to pave the way for future generations. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is important, timely, and written in style that kids will enjoy. " - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor A NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT BESTSELLER!A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!This beautifully illustrated New York Times bestseller introduces readers of all ages to 40 women who changed the world. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #272727} An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come.

  • ASIN: 0316475114
  • ISBN: 0316475114
  • Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Little Feminist Board Book Set

Little Feminist Board Book Set

Mudpuppy's Little Feminist Board Book Set is comprised of colorful illustrated portraits of real women who have made historical impact on the world. Illustrations by Lydia Ortiz and words by Emily Kleinman introduce children to these important people in history with images that are fun for youngsters and also realistic. The Board Book Set includes 4 mini board books (Pioneers, Artists, Leaders, and Activists.)- Size: 4 x 4 x 4"- Includes Artists: Maya Angelou,  Joesphine Baker, Frida Kahlo and Ella Fitzgerald- Includes Leaders: Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Indira Gandhi and Hillary Clinton- Includes Activists: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Gloria Steinem and Malala Yousafza- Includes Pioneers: Marie Curie, Sally Ride, Amelia Earhart and Billie Jean King

  • ASIN: 0735353816
  • ISBN: 0735353816
  • Brand: Chronicle
  • Manufacturer: Mudpuppy

Girl in the Blue Coat

Girl in the Blue Coat

The bestselling, "gripping" (Entertainment Weekly), "powerful" (Hypable), "utterly thrilling" (Paste.com) winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery, perfect for readers of Kristin Hannah and Ruta SepetysAmsterdam, 1943. Hanneke spends her days procuring and delivering sought-after black market goods to paying customers, her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents, and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend, who was killed on the Dutch front lines when the Germans invaded. She likes to think of her illegal work as a small act of rebellion.On a routine delivery, a client asks Hanneke for help. Expecting to hear that Mrs. Janssen wants meat or kerosene, Hanneke is shocked by the older woman's frantic plea to find a person--a Jewish teenager Mrs. Janssen had been hiding, who has vanished without a trace from a secret room. Hanneke initially wants nothing to do with such dangerous work, but is ultimately drawn into a web of mysteries and stunning revelations that lead her into the heart of the resistance, open her eyes to the horrors of the Nazi war machine, and compel her to take desperate action.Beautifully written, intricately plotted, and meticulously researched, Girl in the Blue Coat is an extraordinary novel about bravery, grief, and love in impossible times. *Don't miss Monica Hesse's newest masterwork of historical fiction: The War Outside*

  • ASIN: B013CATTRE
  • Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

The Only Girl in the World: A Memoir

The Only Girl in the World: A Memoir

  • ASIN: B06Y11MMSM
  • Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

Moana (2016) (Theatrical Version)

Moana (2016) (Theatrical Version)

  • ASIN: B01MSPICKN

Welcome Little One

Welcome Little One

"A tender ode to babies and the joy they bring. Perfect for sharing aloud." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorWelcome Your Little One to the World!On the day you were born,it was love at first sight.We welcomed you, little one,and held you so tight. For parents, the arrival of a newborn child is an event that offers the promise of never-ending love. Filled with lively illustrations and heartfelt rhyming text, Welcome Little One allows parents and children to celebrate and cherish their bond.

  • UPC: 760789257391
  • ASIN: 1492632643
  • ISBN: 1492632643
  • Brand: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
  • Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Just a New York girl in a Florida world-NY T Shirt

Just a New York girl in a Florida world-NY T Shirt

  • ASIN: B07NQGD8HL
  • Brand: Just a New York girl in a Florida world-NY T Shirt
  • Size: Male Small
  • Manufacturer: Just a New York girl in a Florida world-NY T Shirt