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¿Qué ideas se te han ocurrido que podrÃan conectar a las
personas? Las mujeres en la ingenierÃa presenta a seis resueltas
mujeres --desde la antigüedad hasta la actualidad-- a las que se
les han ocurrido ideas para mejorar el mundo y conectarlo. Explora
el campo de la ingenierÃa a través de las preguntas de una chica
audaz que nos guÃa en una entretenida y, al mismo tiempo, rigurosa
conversación cientÃfica. Las ingenieras incluidas en este libro
provienen de una variedad de paÃses y de épocas, e incluyen a
Huang Daopo, Emily Warren Roebling, MarÃa la Profetisa, Hedy
Lamarr, Sandra Cauffman y la Dra. Treena Livingston Arinzeh. Este
libro, diseñado para mostrar a los chicos cómo la imaginación de
una persona puede cambiar el mundo, ha sido revisado por un amplio
equipo de cientÃficos, maestros de ciencia y padres. Cubre
conceptos como ingenierÃa civil, mecánica, eléctrica, quÃmica,
biomédica y aeroespacial; construcción de puentes; el baño de
MarÃa; maquinaria y fabricación de ropa; señales de radio y
espectro ensanchado por salto de frecuencia; satélites y
expediciones espaciales; biomateriales ¡y más! El cuarto libro de
la cautivadora serie "Ciencia abierta", Las mujeres en la
ingenierÃa, estimulará las habilidades de los chicos para
resolver problemas creativamente. -- What ideas do you have that
could connect others? Women in Engineering introduces kids to six
determined women--from ancient times to present day--who have
dreamed up ideas to improve and connect the world. Explore the
field of engineering through the questions of a spunky girl whose
inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation.
The featured engineers, who come from a diverse array of countries
and centuries, include Huang Daopo, Emily Warren Roebling, Mary the
Prophetess, Hedy Lamarr, Sandra Cauffman, and Dr. Treena Livingston
Arinzeh. Designed to show kids 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 civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical,
biomedical, and aerospace engineering; bridge construction; the
double boiler; machinery and cloth-making; radio signals and
Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum; satellites and space
expeditions; biomaterials, and more! The fourth book in the
captivating "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Engineering is
bound to encourage creative problem solving in kids!
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Women in Medicine (Book)
Mary Wissinger; Illustrated by Danielle Pioli
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R328
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How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the
field of medicine through the questions of a spunky girl whose
inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation.
Readers will be introduced to the diverse world of medicine and the
amazing work of women who have given us incredible things like a
cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. The women, who
come from all across the globe and from a variety of historical
periods, include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr.
Angella Ferguson, Youyou Tu, and Florence Nightingale. Designed to
motivate girls to learn more about the field of medicine and see
the impact one person's questions and care can have on the world,
this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of
scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered
include doctor, nurse, midwife, surgeon, medicine, heart, blood,
heartbeat, health, disease, treatment, surgery, Blalock-Taussig
Shunt operation, Sickle Cell disease, diagnose, Artemisinin, and
data. Part of the inspiring "Science Wide Open" series, Women in
Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind!
What ideas do you have that could connect others? 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. The fourth
book in the captivating "Science Wide Open" series, Women in
Engineering is bound to encourage creative problem solving in kids!
¿Puede una semilla cambiar el mundo?Las mujeres en la botánica
educa a los chicos en la ciencia de la botánica, guiados por las
preguntas investigativas de una chica audaz. Conozcan a mujeres
botánicas de todas las épocas que han usado semillas diminutas
para hacer cosas maravillosas como crear medicamentos, alimentar a
sus comunidades y conservar el medioambiente. Las cientÃficas
incluidas en este libro provienen de todas partes del mundo, desde
el siglo XVI hasta la actualidad, e incluyen a Waheenee, Ynés
MexÃa, la Dra. Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana
Marcello y Wangari Maathai. Este libro, diseñado para motivar a
los chicos a aprender más sobre el fascinante mundo de las
plantas, ha sido revisado por un amplio equipo de cientÃficos,
maestros de ciencia y padres. Cubre conceptos como la
fotosÃntesis; las partes de la semilla, la planta y las flores; la
agricultura; el sistema de Linneo; las plantas hÃbridas; la
diversidad de las plantas; las plantas medicinales y la
conservación.El sexto libro de la fascinante serie "Ciencia
abierta", Las mujeres en la botánica, muestra a los jóvenes
lectores cómo sus fabulosas ideas pueden llegar a florecer.--Can
one seed make a difference?Women in Botany introduces kids to the
science of botany, guided by the investigative questions of a
spunky girl. Learn about timeless women botanists who have used
tiny seeds to do huge things like create new medicines, feed their
communities, and help preserve the environment. The highlighted
scientists hail from all over the world, span from the 16th Century
to present day, and include Waheenee, Ynés MexÃa, Dr. Janaki
Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello, and Wangari
Maathai. Designed to motivate kids to learn more about the
fascinating world of plants, this book has been peer reviewed by an
extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents.
Concepts covered include photosynthesis; parts of a seed, plant,
and flowers; agriculture; the Linnaean System; hybrid plants; plant
diversity; medicinal plants; and conservation.Book six of the
riveting "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Botany shows young
readers how their own big ideas can blossom.
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Women in Medicine (Book)
Mary Wissinger; Illustrated by Danielle Pioli
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R276
Discovery Miles 2 760
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the
field of medicine through the questions of a spunky girl whose
inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation.
Readers will be introduced to the diverse world of medicine and the
amazing work of women who have given us incredible things like a
cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. The women, who
come from all across the globe and from a variety of historical
periods, include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr.
Angella Ferguson, Youyou Tu, and Florence Nightingale. Designed to
motivate girls to learn more about the field of medicine and see
the impact one person's questions and care can have on the world,
this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of
scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered
include doctor, nurse, midwife, surgeon, medicine, heart, blood,
heartbeat, health, disease, treatment, surgery, Blalock-Taussig
Shunt operation, Sickle Cell disease, diagnose, Artemisinin, and
data. Part of the inspiring "Science Wide Open" series, Women in
Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind!
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Women in Botany (Book)
Mary Wissinger; Illustrated by Danielle Pioli
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R276
Discovery Miles 2 760
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Can one seed make a difference? Women in Botany introduces kids to
the field of botany through the questions of a spunky girl whose
inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation.
Readers will experience the dazzling world of plants and learn
about timeless women botanists who have used tiny seeds to do huge
things, like create new medicines and feed their communities. The
highlighted women hail from all over the world, span from the 16th
Century to present day, and include Waheenee, Ynes Mexia, Dr.
Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello, and
Wangari Maathai. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the
field of botany and see how one person's creativity and
determination can change the world, this book has been peer
reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and
parents. Concepts covered include botanist, parts of a seed
(embryo, endosperm, seed coat), parts of a plant (roots, stem),
conditions for plant growth, photosynthesis, species, parts of
flowers (anther, stigma, pollen), The Linnaean System, hybrid
plants, and photosynthesis. Part of the riveting "Science Wide
Open" series, Women in Botany shows young readers how their own big
ideas can blossom.
This popular book is now available in paperback. Take a peek inside
the mysterious world of living things! Learn alongside
inspirational women biologists whose innovations changed the world.
Discover the power of curiosity and resilience through a
conversation between a spunky young protagonist, asking questions
about the world around her, and a scientifically astute narrator,
whose answers are both accurate and understandable to young minds.
Women in Biology is the perfect place for children to start their
own journeys of discovery and wonder.
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Women in Engineering (Book)
Mary Wissinger; Illustrated by Danielle Pioli
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R372
R303
Discovery Miles 3 030
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What ideas do you have that could connect others? 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. The fourth
book in the captivating "Science Wide Open" series, Women in
Engineering is bound to encourage creative problem solving in kids!
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Women in Physics (Paperback)
Mary Wissinger; Illustrated by Danielle Pioli
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R303
R245
Discovery Miles 2 450
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Can one girl's questions change the world?Women in Physics follows
a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders why
things move the way they do, and a scientifically astute narrator,
whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a young mind.
In this way, learning the basics of physics becomes a natural
outcome of enjoying the story.Designed to motivate girls to learn
more about the natural world and see how one person can change the
world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of
scientists, science educators, and parents. One reviewer calls the
book, "digestible and fun for someone young to read," continuing,
"and yet it doesn't hold back any of the history and science it
aims to teach. If you want to instill in your daughter a lifelong
passion for science, this is a great way to start!" Delve into the
minds of inspirational women who've changed the world with their
scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include Emilie du
Chatelet, Laura Bassi, Marie Curie, Irene Joliot-Curie, and
Chien-Shiung Wu. Concepts covered in this book include: matter,
mass, force, gravity, atoms, elements, x-rays, radioactivity,
observation, research, hypotheses, experiments, and more.This
engaging story of women who have done pioneering work in physics
sold more than 3,000 copies in its original Kickstarter run. The
third book in the "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Physics is
an ideal place for children. to start their own journeys of
discover and wonder.Lexile Measure: 780L
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Women in Chemistry (Paperback)
Mary Wissinger; Illustrated by Danielle Pioli; Created by John Coveyou
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R304
R245
Discovery Miles 2 450
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This best-selling book is now available in paperback...Jump into
the awesomeness of chemistry! Learn alongside inspirational women
chemists whose innovations changed the world. Discover the power of
curiosity and resilience through a conversation between a spunky
young protagonist, asking questions about the world around her, and
a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate
and understandable to young minds. Women in Chemistry is the
perfect place for children to start their own journeys of discovery
and wonder.
Can one girl's questions change the world? Women in Chemistry
follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who
wonders what living things are made of, and a scientifically astute
narrator, whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a
young mind. In this way, learning the basics of chemistry becomes a
natural outcome of enjoying the story. Designed to motivate girls
to learn more about the natural world and see how one person can
change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive
team of scientists, science educators, and parents. One reviewer
writes, "As a Biology teacher I appreciate the science, and as a
dad of girls ages 6 and 3, I love its simplicity. The illustrations
grab attention and the content is manageable." Delve into the minds
of inspirational women who've changed the world with their
scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include Cleopatra the
Alchemist, Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier, Dawn Shaughnessy, Rosalind
Franklin, and Ada Yonath. Concepts covered in this book include:
protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms, elements, the periodic table,
molecules, chemical structures, chemical reactions, matter, mass,
observations, research, hypotheses, experiments, and more. This
engaging story of women who have done pioneering work in chemistry
sold more than 3,000 copies in its original Kickstarter run. The
second book in the "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Chemistry
is an ideal place for children to start their own journeys of
discovery and wonder. -- ?Puede una nina cambiar el mundo con sus
preguntas? Las mujeres en la quimica sigue la conversacion entre
una joven curiosa que se pregunta de que estan hechos los seres
vivos y un narrador cientificamente astuto cuyas respuestas son
exactas y comprensibles para las mentes jovenes. De esta forma,
aprender los datos basicos sobre la quimica es un resultado natural
al disfrutar la historia. Este libro, disenado para motivar a las
ninas a aprender mas sobre el mundo natural y a ver como una
persona puede cambiar el mundo, ha sido revisado por un amplio
equipo de cientificos, maestros de ciencias y padres. Un critico
escribe: "Como maestro de biologia, aprecio la ciencia. Y, como
papa de ninas de 6 y 3 anos, me encanta su simplicidad. Las
ilustraciones llaman la atencion y el contenido es manejable".
Indaga en las mentes de mujeres inspiradoras que han cambiado el
mundo con sus descubrimientos cientificos. Algunas de las
cientificas mencionadas incluyen a Cleopatra la Alquimista,
Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier, Dawn Shaughnessy, Rosalind Franklin y
Ada Yonath. Los conceptos cubiertos por este libro incluyen:
protones, neutrones, electrones, atomos, elementos, la tabla
periodica, moleculas, estructuras quimicas, reacciones quimicas,
materia, masa, observaciones, investigacion, hipotesis,
experimentos y mas. Esta cautivadora historia sobre mujeres que han
hecho trabajos vanguardistas en la quimica vendio mas de 3,000
copias en su lanzamiento original en Kickstarter. Las mujeres en la
quimica es el segundo libro en la serie de "Ciencia abierta" y es
el lugar ideal para que los ninos empiecen sus propios viajes de
descubrimientos y maravillas. Lexile Measure: 780L
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