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3.98 AVERAGE
Interesting, but I would have preferred fewer women in greater depth.
I really enjoyed this one. Like many others I do wish the entries had been longer, so many fascinating women and so little on each. But it makes for a great introduction.
And I'm glad she covered so many women, for some of those women this book seems to contain the only references to them in our library system! So at least the names are out there and will hopefully inspire others both to dive into science and the forgotten/buried histories of so many women. (And she includes notes and a bibliography that can help you get started.)
It's in the teen section, but this is very much an everyone should read book. Another one I'd like to hand out to everyone entering high school plus any adults who might have missed it. (Or perhaps middle school, to encourage girls to take those classes...) I much preferred this to Sam Magg's Wonder Women-that one's casual tone had a false and sort of condescending note-this one isn't as casual, but is still friendly and I suspect will hold out much longer.
And I'm glad she covered so many women, for some of those women this book seems to contain the only references to them in our library system! So at least the names are out there and will hopefully inspire others both to dive into science and the forgotten/buried histories of so many women. (And she includes notes and a bibliography that can help you get started.)
It's in the teen section, but this is very much an everyone should read book. Another one I'd like to hand out to everyone entering high school plus any adults who might have missed it. (Or perhaps middle school, to encourage girls to take those classes...) I much preferred this to Sam Magg's Wonder Women-that one's casual tone had a false and sort of condescending note-this one isn't as casual, but is still friendly and I suspect will hold out much longer.
I loved this book as it gives a short (3-5 pages) review of each scientists work. The next step is to read the full biographies of those I found most interesting.
I listened to this audio in about a day. 52 short introductions to what these women did was overwhelming. I highly recommend buying this in a hard format, so you can refer to it for refreshers.
I received a copy of the book through the First Reads program here on Goodreads. The book is divided up for readers to read one entry per week to learn a bit more about women in the STEM field who changed the direction of their area of study. I found each section of the book easy to read and understand. If you're looking for an in depth academic analysis, this book isn't for you. It offers a concise collection of some of the women(it isn't exhaustive) who aren't as well known as women, like Marie Curie, but they have changed the way we think about science and everyday issues.
This is a great book. The introduction recommends reading one profile per week, for a full year of inspiration. I ate it up over the summer and I highly recommend it.
Swaby's writing style is entertaining and informative. Each 3-4 page entry covers a scientist's major contribution to her field and gives a glimpse into her personality. The book is thematically arranged, with sections on medicine, genetics, the environment, physics, earth and stars, math, and invention, and organized chronologically within those, making it clear that women have been doing great science since forever.
This is a fine jumping off point for further explorations, as it introduces some scientists you probably had not heard of before; it would be great for high school students starting a longer project, or kids who know they like science but aren't 100% clear what's out there for career options.
This belongs in every middle and high school library and I am giving it to one of my favorite science-leaning kids.
Swaby's writing style is entertaining and informative. Each 3-4 page entry covers a scientist's major contribution to her field and gives a glimpse into her personality. The book is thematically arranged, with sections on medicine, genetics, the environment, physics, earth and stars, math, and invention, and organized chronologically within those, making it clear that women have been doing great science since forever.
This is a fine jumping off point for further explorations, as it introduces some scientists you probably had not heard of before; it would be great for high school students starting a longer project, or kids who know they like science but aren't 100% clear what's out there for career options.
This belongs in every middle and high school library and I am giving it to one of my favorite science-leaning kids.
informative
The way this was broken down made it an enjoyable audiobook. I was surprised at the lack of exploration into Eastern history in regards to women pioneers in the sciences.
I love the idea of this book but the writing leaves much to be desired. I felt like I was reading a collection of middle school book reports.
Again, many names I haven't heard which is great but I wish it had been more quality over quantity. Like I'm better off reading the index and reading about them on my on since the author spends ~3 pages on average per person. Which isn't nearly enough to dig deep on their contributions.