Wonder Women

A fun and feminist celebration of the forgotten women in science,technologyand beyondΓÇöfrom the bestselling author of The FangirlΓÇÖs Guide to the Galaxy You may think you know womenΓÇÖs history pretty well. But have you ever heard of: ΓÇó Alice Ballthe chemist who developed an effective treatment for leprosyΓÇöonly to have the credit taken by a man? ΓÇó Mary Sherman Morganthe rocket scientist whose liquid fuel compounds blasted the first U.S. satellite into orbit? ΓÇó Huang Daopothe inventor whose weaving technology revolutionized textile production in ChinaΓÇöcenturies before the cotton gin? Smart women have always been able to achieve amazing thingseven when the odds were stacked against them. In Wonder Womenauthor Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliantbrainyand totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientistsengineersmathematiciansadventurersand inventors. Plusinterviews with real-life women in STEM careersan extensive bibliographyand a guide to women-centric science and technology organizationsΓÇöall to show the many ways the geeky girls of today can help to build the future. Table of Contents: Women of Science Women of Medicine Women of Espionage Women of Innovation Women of Adventure