Girls & Young Women Inventing: Twenty True Stories About Inventors Plus How You Can Be One Yourself - Softcover

Karnes, Frances A.; Bean, Suzanne M.; Wallner, Rosemary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 091579389X ISBN 13: 9780915793891

Publisher: Free Spirit Pub, 1995

Synopsis

Examines twenty young female inventors and their creations, from Jennifer Donabar and her electric lock to Jeanie Low and her kiddie stool.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8-When Jennifer Donabar invented an electronic lock and made it to the regional competition in the "Invent America!" contest, she was surprised to find she was the only girl competing at her level. Here, however, she is in the company of 19 other young women who describe their inventions and the steps they took in making them. The black-and-white sketches and photos of their creations are worth the proverbial 1000 words, but the photos of the young people themselves are worth even more. Readers see that to be an inventor one does not need a sophisticated lab (or a mustache!). The authors provide specific steps to becoming an inventor: from brainstorming for an idea through patenting and marketing the final product. The last section of the book lists important female inventors throughout history and associations to contact for further information and inspiration.
Rebecca O'Connell, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist:

Gr. 6^-8. In breezy profiles of 20 young female inventors, the authors show how perseverance, ingenuity, common sense, and the pure enjoyment of problem solving can lead to award-winning products and inventions. The profiles, which are arranged by type of invention--convenience, safety, work-saving, etc.--include insight into many products that were entries in Invent America! or SBG Invention Convention competitions. Other sections of the book explain how to turn an idea into a product and list organizations to contact. Also included is an extensive selection of further readings. Black-and-white photographs and diagrams illustrate the text. Chris Sherman

About this edition

• Publisher: Free Spirit Pub
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 091579389X
• ISBN 13: 9780915793891
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168