Science Wide Open

How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the field of medicine through the questions of a spunky girl. 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. From all across the globe and a variety of historical periods, the women include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr. Angella Ferguson, Tu Youyou, 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 doctors, nurses, midwives, surgeons, medicine, the human heart, blood, the Cori Cycle, disease, treatments, the Blalock-Taussig Shunt operation, sickle cell disease, diagnoses, Artemisinin, and data collection. 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. 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, Mary 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 engineering, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, laboratories, the bain-marie, radio signals, Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum, satellites, bridge construction, biomaterials, and experiments. The fourth book in the captivating "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Engineering is bound to encourage creative problem solving in kids!

Can one seed make a difference? Women in Botany introduces kids to the field of botany through the questions of a spunky girl. 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, Ynés Mexía, Dr. Janaki Ammal, Elizabeth Coleman White, Loredana Marcello, and Dr. 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 botany, parts of a seed (embryo, endosperm, seed coat), parts of a plant (roots, stem), conditions for plant growth, plant species, parts of flowers (anther, stigma, pollen), The Linnaean System, hybrid plants, medicines, conservation, and photosynthesis. Part of the riveting "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Botany shows young readers how their own big ideas can blossom.