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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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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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