Women in STEM

Long before they were allowed to train as doctors, women worked as nurses and healers. They used herbs and other natural remedies, passing down their knowledge from one generation to another. Learn more in Medicine and Health, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.

From the 17th century onward, women played an important part in the emerging life sciences. Their discoveries helped to develop further understanding of the world and added to scientific knowledge. Learn more in Life Science, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.

Before the late 1800s, women who wanted to be scientists had to fight hard to follow their dream. They could help other family members, but many educational institutions did not allow women to study. Learn more in Chemistry, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.

Ada Lovelace was an aristocrat who had been educated in math. In 1833, she was shown an early type of computer. Ada immediately realized its possibilities and wrote the first computer program. Learn more in Math and Coding, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.

In 1900, 836 scientists attended the first International Congress of Physics in Paris. Isabelle Stone and Marie Curie were the only female scientists there. Learn more in Physics and Engineering, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.

The first female astronomer to be documented was Aglaonice. In the second and first centuries bc, Aglaonice and a group of other women were said to be able to make the Sun disappear. This was because they could predict eclipses. Learn more in Astronomy, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.

From tiny atoms to vast galaxies, physical scientists study some of the smallest and largest objects in the universe. Women in Physical Science looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Computer scientists code the programs that we use every day on our computers, tablets, and smartphones. They help us work, communicate, and play games. Women in Computer Science looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Across the world, women are saving wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. Women in Conservation looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Female doctors, nurses, and medical researchers are helping change the way we treat illnesses and injuries. Women in Medicine looks at individuals who are making a major difference in these fields. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Women are making important discoveries on land, under the sea, and in space. Women in Earth and Space Exploration looks at individuals who are making a major difference in these fields. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Female engineers are hard at work designing the technology and infrastructure of our modern world. Women in Engineering looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Female engineers are hard at work designing the technology and infrastructure of our modern world. Women in Engineeringlooks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents

Female doctors, nurses, and medical researchers are helping change the way we treat illnesses and injuries. Women in Medicinelooks at individuals who are making a major difference in these fields. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are more important than ever in the modern world. Girls and women are playing vital roles in some of today's most exciting discoveries and innovations. Women in STEM highlights the top women in the history of these fields, then showcases how modern scientists and engineers are building on their work to create a better future for everyone. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter show readers how exciting and fascinating STEM fields can be. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Across the world, women are saving wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. Women in Conservationlooks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are more important than ever in the modern world. Girls and women are playing vital roles in some of today's most exciting discoveries and innovations. Women in STEM highlights the top women in the history of these fields, then showcases how modern scientists and engineers are building on their work to create a better future for everyone. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter show readers how exciting and fascinating STEM fields can be. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

From tiny atoms to vast galaxies, physical scientists study some of the smallest and largest objects in the universe. Women in Physical Sciencelooks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are more important than ever in the modern world. Girls and women are playing vital roles in some of today's most exciting discoveries and innovations. Women in STEM highlights the top women in the history of these fields, then showcases how modern scientists and engineers are building on their work to create a better future for everyone. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter show readers how exciting and fascinating STEM fields can be. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Computer scientists code the programs that we use every day on our computers, tablets, and smartphones. They help us work, communicate, and play games. Women in Computer Sciencelooks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are more important than ever in the modern world. Girls and women are playing vital roles in some of today's most exciting discoveries and innovations. Women in STEM highlights the top women in the history of these fields, then showcases how modern scientists and engineers are building on their work to create a better future for everyone. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter show readers how exciting and fascinating STEM fields can be. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Women are making important discoveries on land, under the sea, and in space. Women in Earth and Space Explorationlooks at individuals who are making a major difference in these fields. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are more important than ever in the modern world. Girls and women are playing vital roles in some of today's most exciting discoveries and innovations. Women in STEM highlights the top women in the history of these fields, then showcases how modern scientists and engineers are building on their work to create a better future for everyone. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter show readers how exciting and fascinating STEM fields can be. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.