About the NSTA's (National Science Teaching Association) Best STEM books
The National Science Teaching Association brings the Best STEM books which offer endless opportunities for engaged learning. They invite students to see the world differently and to think in new ways about what they observe. We have chosen titles that provoke readers to examine the “thinking stance” of characters—not simply to look at actions and results. Best STEM Books winners explore problems and possible solutions in the scientific world and, where applicable, in the lives of the protagonists. Instead of focusing on specific content, the Best STEM Books emphasize real-world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.
Best STEM Books 2024-2020
Before Colors by Call Number: 667 PimColors don't come out of nothing. They always start somewhere . . . With something . . . With someone.
The Brilliant Calculator by Call Number: B ClarkeHidden Figures meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this STEM/STEAM picture book about Edith Clarke, the innovator who solved an electrical mystery and built the first graphing calculator--from paper!
Building a Dream by Call Number: P KhiAn unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving, based on the amazing true story of a Thai soccer team who made their own place to play. In Thailand's Phang Nga Bay, atop a network of stilts, floats the village of Koh Panyee--where a group of boys loved soccer but had nowhere to practice.
Ellen Takes Flight by Call Number: B OchoaCelebrate the groundbreaking life of astronaut and Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space, in this latest book in the award-winning Big Words biography series.
Extra Life (Young Readers Adaptation) by Call Number: 614.4 JohA young readers adaptation of Steven Johnson's Extra Life, the story of how humans have doubled our lifespan in less than a century-and what to do with the extra life we now have.
Friend of Numbers by Call Number: B RamanujanA memorable, inspiring introduction to a groundbreaking figure in STEM history. Growing up in southern India during British rule, Srinivasa Ramanujan was fascinated by numbers: they made patterns only he could see.
George Washington's Engineer by Call Number: B PutnamIn January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how? Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem.
Giraffe Math by Call Number: 513.2 SwiA math-focused picture book that introduces important STEM concepts through the artful sharing of giraffe facts.
A Girl Can Build Anything by Call Number: P ChaA brilliant, inclusive ode to self-expression, girl power, and the many things readers can create.
Hidden Systems by Call Number: GN 509 NotWe use water, electricity, and the internet every day--but how do they actually work? And what's the plan to keep them running for years to come?
How to Spacewalk by Call Number: 629.45 SulAspiring astronauts will be ready for liftoff with this thrilling guide to preparing for and doing a real spacewalk with the first American woman to walk in space as their partner.
Jerry Changed the Game! by Call Number: B LawsonMeet Jerry Lawson, the Black engineer who revolutionized the video game industry, in this engaging picture book biography perfect for fans of Whoosh!
Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine by Call Number: B CochraneCelebrate the inventor of the dishwasher in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography about Josephine Garis Cochrane, the brains behind one of the world's most-used kitchen appliances.
Masked Hero by Call Number: B Lien-tehMeet Dr. Wu Lien-teh, defeater of the Manchurian plague--in a story authored by his great-granddaughter, an emergency physician who relied on his life-saving invention during a pandemic a century later.
Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion: a True Story by Call Number: 979.6 EggAuthor Dave Eggers and artist Júlia Sardà spin a quirky historical event into a whimsical and tall-ish true tale of American ingenuity.
Never Give Up by Call Number: B KarikoThe first-ever picture book biography about Dr. Katalin Karikó, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Plague-Busters! by Call Number: 614.5 FitSmallpox! Rabies! Black Death! Throughout history humankind has been plagued by . . . well, by plagues. The symptoms of these diseases were gruesome-but the remedies were even worse.
Rooting for Plants by Call Number: B ParkerMeet Charles S. Parker, an unsung yet trailblazing Black scientist who made major contributions to the fields of botany (the study of plants) and mycology (the study of fungi) in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography.
Santiago Saw Things Differently by Call Number: B CajalIn an exquisitely illustrated nonfiction picture book about the childhood and discoveries of the "father of neuroscience," science and art--together--work wonders.
Sew Sister by Call Number: B WrightDid you know that the white material on the outside of space shuttles was not metal or glass but actually fabric? Specialized quilts, two inches thick, covered the space shuttles and protected the astronauts from deadly heat and radiation.
Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World by Call Number: 629.04609 RalA fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning color illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.
Action! by Call Number: 791.4309 McCMeghan McCarthy tells the story of how motion pictures came to be invented and the story of the many people who helped create them. Movies take us on adventures, introduce us to new worlds, and make us feel, but how did they start? In her trademark easy-to-follow narrative voice, this fact-filled picture book tells the story of the evolution of movies and the people who worked hard to create them--both on-screen and behind the scenes.
The Amazing World of Video Game Development by Call Number: 794.8 Gal2023 NSTA Best STEM Book of the Year Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or online--the ways to play a video game are endless and varied, just like the jobs and skills it takes to make a video game. It's so much more than just coding!
American Murderer by Call Number: 616.9 JarWhat made workers in the American South so tired and feeble during the 19th and early 20th centuries? This exciting medical mystery uncovers the secrets of the parasite hookworm, commonly known as the "American Murderer," and is the latest title in Gail Jarrow's (YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults award-winning author) Medical Fiascoes series.
Bear Builds a House by Call Number: 690 EatBear's next project is her most ambitious one yet, she's going to build a house! But can she and her friends finish before winter sets in?
Blast Off! by Call Number: B MorganThe inspirational story of Mary Sherman, the world's first female rocket scientist, who overcame gender barriers and many failures to succeed.
Blips on a Screen by Call Number: 794.8092 HanAn engaging picture book biography based on the incredible true story of a Jewish refugee who pioneered home video games and launched a worldwide obsession.
Break Down by Call Number: 620.1 GruBoom! Crash! Crumble! A wrecking ball smashes into the side of a building, sending pieces flying. It's an awe-inspiring sight. It's also science! This book explores how things break down, crack, explode, crumple, and shatter.
Concrete: from the Ground Up by Call Number: 620.1 TheA stylish, eye-opening, utterly engaging, and often wry look at one of the marvels of the material world, from the ground up. From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, sturdy lighthouses and magnificent palaces, long bridges and massive dams.
Edward Lorenz and the Chaotic Butterflies by Call Number: Not in CMCMost people have heard of the Butterfly Effect, although not everyone fully understands the concept behind the now-famous quote about a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil and subsequently setting off a tornado in Texas. Tiny changes in a system dramatically affecting the course of much larger events was demonstrated by a mathematician and meteorologist named Edward Lorenz.
How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower by Call Number: 621.3845 SmiThe city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved his tower. He crafted a clever plan to make the tower too useful to tear down by turning it into "a laboratory such as science has never had at its disposal."
How to Hear the Universe by Call Number: B GonzalezDiscover new realms of outer space in this picture book biography of scientist Gabriela Gonzalez, who immigrated to America and became a ground-breaking scientist.
Imhotep of Ancient Kemet by Call Number: B ImhotepOver 4,000 years ago, in ancient Egypt, a young boy named Imhotep was born. From a young age, he excelled and quickly became known as a genius. Imhotep had the ability to see through difficult problems and was often trying new techniques and experiments. He had many talents, and as an architect, Imhotep designed the step pyramid at Sakkara--one of the most incredible structures in ancient history.
In Our Garden by Call Number: P MilMillie has recently moved to a new city, from a place more than an ocean away. More than anything she misses the garden where her family used to grow food. Then one day she has an idea--the school has a fine flat roof, perfect for a garden.
Lion Lights by Call Number: 967.62 TurRichard Turere's own story: Richard grew up in Kenya as a Maasai boy, herding his family's cattle, which represented their wealth and livelihood. Richard's challenge was to protect their cattle from the lions who prowled the night just outside the barrier of acacia branches that surrounded the farm's boma, or stockade.
The Mystery of the Monarchs by Call Number: 595.78 RosA gorgeous picture book based on the true story of a scientist who solves the mysteries of monarch butterfly migration-with the help of schoolchildren!
No Boundaries by Call Number: 509.2 FieIn these inspirational, exhilarating, and poignant accounts of exploration, 25 female National Geographic explorers reveal their greatest successes, most epic failures, and astonishing adventures.
Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Little Pig by Call Number: P DerPenny isn't just the fourth little pig--she's an engineer. So when big bad Wolfgang destroys her brothers' homes, Penny comes to the rescue! When Wolfgang returns, Penny must use all her engineering know-how to save her family from his huffing and puffing.
Science Comics: Bridges by Call Number: GN SciSuspend your disbelief with Science Comics: Bridges, a new volume of First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension.
Sleuth and Solve: Science by Call Number: 793.73 EscHow does a wildlife photographer know that an elephant stampede is coming? How does a baker always know which egg is raw? Why does a feather fall as fast as a hammer during a gravity experiment? And why do candles in a black candlestick holder melt so quickly?
Something Great by Call Number: P BraVoila! Quinn spent the morning in their workshop, and they emerged with Something Great! But... What is it? No one seemed to understand that Something Great isn't supposed to be anything. It was just... itself. Something Great.
Superpower? by Call Number: 004.167 KacSuper strength, super hearing, super vision and super connection. Wearable technology may soon give humans superpowers. Imagine being able to run without getting tired. Or travel to the moon to observe Earth for science class.
What Is Math? by Call Number: 510 DotA lively celebration of math and all the ways it applies to everyday life. What is math? So many things! Counting and calendars, weights and fractions, shapes and distances, charting and graphing. Math is the way we measure and code our world, from seasons to clocks, recipes, classrooms, and beyond. Math is all around us!
Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector by Call Number: B ZhangWhen thousands of people die in China's earthquakes, Emperor Shun Di does not know what to do as it takes days for a city to communicate the news to the Emperor. He assigns his wisest advisor, Zhang Heng, to create a device that will tell the Emperor and his court where an earthquake took place.
Amara and the Bats by Call Number: P ReyEnvironmental activism gets a nocturnal twist in this utterly charming picture book about a young girl and her mission to save the bats! Amara loves bats! Her favorite thing to do is to collect bat facts and watch the amazing mammals fly at night by her house. But when Amara moves to a new town, she learns that her beloved bats no longer roost nearby because so many trees are being cut down.
Artificial Intelligence by Call Number: 006.3 WilDid you know that you can teach a robot to play soccer? Or that you can ride in a car driven by a computer? Discover how AI learns and grows, as well as how it identifies objects by recognizing differences and similarities! Ignite your scientific mind with fun facts, activities, and experiments.
Benoit Mandelbrot: Reshaping the World by Call Number: Not in CMCMost people have never heard of Benoit Mandelbrot, but it’s hard to imagine anyone who hasn’t seen the effects of his work. In fact, the movie and gaming industries and even smartphones would be very different today if not for Mandelbrot, a Polish Jew who escaped Nazism to become one of the most important mathematicians of the twentieth century.
Bicycle by Call Number: 629.2272 HouEUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history! Discover the all-true stories of your favorite inventions with this new multicultural STEM series that takes readers on a journey through time and around the world.
A Shot in the Arm! by Call Number: GN BroAward-winning author Don Brown explores a very timely subject: the history of vaccines A Shot in the Arm!, book 3 in the Big Ideas that Changed the World series, is the history of vaccinations and the struggle to protect people from infectious disease.
Bones Unearthed! (Creepy and True #3) by Call Number: 930 HolDiscover all the mysteries, facts, and discoveries about skeletons that are creepy--and true--in the much-anticipated companion to Mummies Exposed! and Ghosts Unveiled!
Building Zaha by Call Number: B HadidAn inspiring picture book biography about British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, who was a pioneer in her field against all odds, told by debut author-illustrator Victoria Tentler-Krylov.
Classified by Call Number: B RossMary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work.
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter by Call Number: B FriedmanDecode the story of Elizebeth Friedman, the cryptologist who took down gangsters and Nazi spies.
Cougar Crossing by Call Number: 639.9797 PinDiscover the amazing true story of P-22, the wild cougar living in Los Angeles, in this inspiring picture book.
Project Startup #1 by Call Number: F AleInspired by the true story of two friends who landed a deal on Shark Tank. Sixth-grade students-turned-entrepreneurs are on a mission to save the world, one bug at a time!
Einstein by Call Number: P KuhTime is relative! Award-winning, illustrator Torben Kuhlmann's brilliant new book bends time and imagination. When an inventive mouse misses the biggest cheese festival the world has ever seen, he's determined to turn back the clock. But what is time, and can it be influenced?
From Here to There by Call Number: 629.04 KirCelebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move across air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything.
Glasses by Call Number: 617.7522 HouWithout glasses, everything can be a blur! Here is a "biography" of glasses, an essential invention that helps people see clearly. Ever since someone first noticed that a jar of water magnified what was behind it, people have worked to improve their vision. Glasses is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives.
The Great Stink by Call Number: 628.2092 PaeDiscover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London's pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine.
Lady Bird Johnson, That's Who! by Call Number: B JohnsonLady Bird Johnson, That's Who! is Tracy Nelson Maurer's lively picture book biography of Lady Bird Johnson, with a focus on her environmentalist passion and legacy as First Lady.
The Leaf Detective by Call Number: B LowmanMeg Lowman was determined to investigate the marvelous, undiscovered world of the rainforest treetops. Meg's perseverance and creativity allowed her to achieve this goal, but when this fantastic ecosystem started to disappear, Meg needed to act quickly.
A Life Electric by Call Number: B TeslaA lyrical biography of the eccentric engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla
Light Bulb by Call Number: 621.32 ZoeElectric lights--without them, we'd be in the dark! Here is a "biography" of the light bulb, an essential invention that lights up our days and nights. From the first spark of Thomas Alva Edison's idea to the spread of electric lights around the world, Light Bulb is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives.
Look, Grandma! ni, Elisi! by Call Number: P CouCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Bo wants to find the perfect container to show off his traditional marbles for the Cherokee national Holiday. It needs to be just the right size- big enough to fit all the marbles, but not too big to fit in his family's booth at the festival for the Cherokee National Holiday.
Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum by Call Number: P YimCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! On Luna's birthday, the whole family goes out for dim sum--but Luna and her brothers can't agree on how to share their pork buns fairly. How can three people divide up five buns?
Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever by Call Number: P SpiBest friends Maxine and Leo combine their maker and artistic skills to create (and save!) the ultimate garden in this empowering, STEM-focused picture book.
Mimic Makers by Call Number: 600 Nor"Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs."
Molly and the Mathematical Mysteries by Call Number: 793.74 CheFind the clues and lift the flaps on this mathematical mystery! Join Molly as she ventures into a curious world where nothing is quite as it seems. A trail of clues leads from scene to scene, presenting Molly with a number of challenges. But who is leaving the clues, and where will they lead?
Race to the Bottom of the Earth by Call Number: 919.89 BarIn 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, another intrepid explorer, Roald Amundsen, set his sights on the same goal. Suddenly two teams were vying to be the first to make history--what was to be an expedition had become a perilous race.
Scene of the Crime by Call Number: 363.25 NewLearn about the history of forensic science, how to collect and analyze evidence, and get one step closer to being a world-class, crime-solving detective!
Secrets of the Sea by Call Number: B PowerThe curiosity, drive, and perseverance of the nineteenth-century woman scientist who pioneered the use of aquariums to study ocean life are celebrated in this gorgeous, empowering picture book.
Someone Builds the Dream by Call Number: P WheBuildings, bridges, and books don't exist without the workers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound picture book reveals.
Stuff Between the Stars by Call Number: 520.92 NicAn inspired biographical picture book about a female astronomer who makes huge discoveries about the mysteries of the night sky and changed the way we look at the universe.
Thank You, Dr. Salk! by Call Number: Not in CMCWhen Jonas Salk sees his neighbors incapacitated by the polio virus, he knows it's his chance to apply the Jewish concept tikkun olam--healing the world.
Uma Wimple Charts Her House by Call Number: P LarHip, funny, unique--and a perfect curriculum tie-in--here's a picture book with mega kid-appeal about the challenges a student faces when she is given an assignment to make a chart of her own home!
Upstream, Downstream by Call Number: 551.48 RaeDo you know your watershed address? We all have one, whether we live high up in a mountain, on an inland prairie or near the coast. A watershed is an area of land that channels rain and snowmelt into streams, rivers and oceans.
What Is Nintendo? by Call Number: 338.7 ShaThe game is on! Get your hands on this book about one of the most influential companies in the video game industry.
Wonder Women of Science: How 12 Geniuses Are Rocking Science, Technology, and the World by Call Number: 509.252 FleWhat does it take to be a STEM genius? Check out these exciting, highly readable profiles of a dozen contemporary women who are on the cutting edge of scientific research.
Ada Lovelace (the First Names Series) by Call Number: Not in CMCMeet the woman who made coding cool--and possible!
Beastly Bionics by Call Number: 629.892 SwaDiscover how the natural world inspires innovation in science and technology to create the latest and greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this exciting book.
Changing the Equation by Call Number: 509.2 BolBlack women who have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates more than 50 women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields.
Galileo! Galileo! by Call Number: GN TreFor hundreds of years, people have dreamed of Jupiter, the king of the planets. But the trip across the solar system is so long and dangerous that it seems almost impossible. This is the incredible, true story of NASA's Galileo Mission. It's narrated by the medieval genius Galileo, who connects with readers in a humorous way. Strap in for this epic adventure of imagination, brilliance, and plain old grit!
Gnu and Shrew by Call Number: P SchOpposites attract but can they work together? When Gnu says that there's a cave filled with diamonds across the river, Shrew is intrigued. But Gnu seems to be all talk, fantasizing about riches yet dismissing all of Shrew's suggestions. As Gnu dreams his days away, tossing out one big idea after another, Shrew spends his nights trying to make those dreams a reality. Can Gnu's big ideas and Shrew's hard work make something remarkable happen?
Jumbo by Call Number: 629.133349 GalFor the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747's first commercial flight, a picture book about the development of the iconic passenger plane and how it changed the history of air travel.
Machines in Motion by Call Number: 388.09 JacEvery day, all over the world, people travel: short trips or great, long voyages, moving slowly and steadily or racing along at super-fast speeds. They make their trips in cars, trains, planes, ships and on bikes-and some people have even blasted off in rockets! But how did these vehicles become what we know now?Machines That Think! by
Call Number: GN BroMachines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines to guiding spaceships to the moon.
Marie's Ocean by Call Number: Not in CMCMarie Tharp earned a graduate degree in geology in the 1940s, at a time when scientific careers were largely unavailable to women. Marie's vision and tenacity paved the way for her to become one of the greatest oceanographic cartographers of the 20th century.
Marvelous but True. Mission to the Bottom of the Sea by Call Number: 551.460922 LeyAlmost one hundred years ago, William Beebe and Otis Barton crawled into a tiny submarine to explore the depths of the sea. How did they come to invent the Bathysphere? And what did they find there, far below the ocean's surface?
Newton and Curie: the Science Squirrels by Call Number: P KirWhen an apple falls on his head, Newton the squirrel begins to wonder how the world works. Listening in on a lesson about the force of gravity, he decides to try his own experiments with the help of his sister, Curie. Learning to make simple machines, they discover that science is for everyone--even squirrels.
Numbers in Motion by Call Number: B KowalevskiSophie Kowalevski was both a brilliant mathematician and a talented writer. Creative work nurtured her mathematical research, giving her a flexibility of thought she treasured. A wonderful STEAM figure, she not only did mathematical research, but she also created many literary works.
The Polio Pioneer by Call Number: B SalkDr. Jonas Salk is one of the most celebrated doctors and medical researchers of the 20th century. The child of immigrants who never learned to speak English, Jonas was struck by the devastation he saw when the soldiers returned from battle after WWII. Determined to help, he worked to become a doctor and eventually joined the team that created the influenza vaccine.
Smelly Kelly and His Super Senses by Call Number: B KellyJames "Smelly" Kelly used his super-senses and intelligence to make sure that the New York City subway in the 1930s ran safely throughout his lifetime and beyond.
Spaceman (Adapted for Young Readers) by Call Number: B MassiminoFrom the time he was seven-years-old and saw Apollo 11 land on the moon, Mike Massimino dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Long Island is a long way from space. Kids like him, growing up in working-class families, seldom left the neighborhood. But with the encouragement of teachers and mentors, Mike ventured down on a path that took him to Columbia University and to MIT.
Who Gives a Poop? by Call Number: 612.36 MonThis uniquely crafted narrative nonfiction invites readers to follow the author into science labs, forests, hospitals, and landfills, as the author asks: Who uses poo? Poop is disgusting, but it's also packed with potential.
Wood, Wire, Wings by Call Number: B ToddEmma Lilian Todd's mind was always soaring--she loved to solve problems. Lilian tinkered and fiddled with all sorts of objects, turning dreams into useful inventions.
Work It, Girl: Mae Jemison by Call Number: B JemisonMae Jemison became the first African American woman in space in this true story of her life. Then, learn 10 key lessons from her work you can apply to your own life. When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she loved science, dancing, and dinosaurs. She watched the Apollo moon landings and wondered why none of the astronauts were women--and she just didn't buy the answers she was given...
All Thirteen: the Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Call Number: 904 SooA unique account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a heart-racing, you-are-there style that blends suspense, science, and cultural insight.
Buzzing with Questions by Call Number: B TurnerCharles Henry Turner's mind itched with questions. Fascinated by animals, bugs, and crustaceans, Turner studied their lives. When books didn't answer his questions, he researched, experimented, and looked for answers on his own, even when faced with racial prejudice
A Computer Called Katherine by Call Number: B JohnsonThe inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson--made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures--who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon!
All in a Drop by Call Number: B LeeuwenhoekBy building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek's time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world.
Born Just Right by Call Number: B ReevesFrom tween advocate for limb difference and founder of Project Unicorn Jordan Reeves and her mom, Jen, comes an inspiring memoir about how every kid is perfect just the way they are. When Jordan Reeves was born without the bottom half of her left arm, the doctors reassured her parents that she was "born just right." And she has been proving that doctor right ever since!
The Crayon Man by Call Number: B BinneyCelebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys.
A Dream of Flight by Call Number: B Santos-DumontA Dream of Flight, a dynamic biography of Alberto Santos-Dumont, an inventor who risked everything to reach the skies. And sure enough, his successes and failures brought the world's people closer together. Ready? Set. Fly!
The Electric War by Call Number: 621.309 WinThe spellbinding true account of the scientific competition to light the world with electricity. In the mid-to-late-nineteenth century, a burgeoning science called electricity promised to shine new light on a rousing nation. Inventive and ambitious minds were hard at work. Soon that spark was fanned, and a fiery war was under way to be the first to light--and run--the world with electricity.
Elon Musk: a Mission to Save the World by Call Number: B MuskA riveting and beautifully designed YA biography that shows how a once-bullied school boy became an iconic visionary who the New York Times described as "arguably the most important and successful entrepreneur in the world." Elon Musk is the visionary behind SpaceX and CEO of the electric car company Tesla. He is working on unique and daring improvements to both public transit and solar energy.
The First Dinosaur by Call Number: 567.9 LenJoin early scientists as they piece together one of humanity's greatest puzzles--the fossilized bones of the first dinosaur! Dinosaurs existed. That's a fact we accept today. But not so long ago, the concept that these giant creatures could have roamed Earth millions of years before humans was unfathomable.
From an Idea to Lego by Call Number: 338.7 SicFrom an Idea to Lego is a behind-the-bricks look into the world's famous toy company, with humorous black & white illustrations throughout.
Full of Beans by Call Number: B FordFamous car-maker and businessman Henry Ford loved beans. And he showed great innovation with his determination to build his most inventive car--one completely made of soybeans. With a mind for ingenuity, Henry Ford looked to improve life for others. After the Great Depression struck, Ford especially wanted to support ailing farmers.
Guitar Genius: How les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children's Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music Books for Kids) by Call Number: B PaulThis is the story of how Les Paul created the world's first solid- body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll.
The House That Cleaned Itself by Call Number: B GabeLike most of us, Frances Gabe detested housework -- she found cleaning a "nerve-twangling bore". Unlike most of us, she invented a contraption to free herself from this tedious task forever: a self-cleaning house!
How to Become an Accidental Genius by Call Number: 609.2 MacDon't be afraid to try! Make connections! Be persistent! Ask questions and never take no for an answer! Learn the secrets and amazing stories of successful inventors!
Instructions Not Included by Call Number: 004.092 BroDuring World War II, people hoped ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), one of the earliest computers, could help with the war effort. With little guidance, no instructions, and barely any access to the machine itself, Betty Snyder, Jean Jennings, and Kay McNulty used mathematics, electrical engineering, logic, and common sense to command a computer as large as a room and create the modern world.
Save the Crash-Test Dummies by Call Number: 629.276 SwaCars take us to work. To school. To soccer practice. To the grocery store and home again. Can you imagine a world without them? It's not so easy! One of the reasons we can use cars so much in our everyday lives is because they are safe to drive. But that hasn't always been the case.
Karl's New Beak by Call Number: 636.0897 NarKarl is an Abyssinian ground hornbill with a special challenge. His lower bill had broken off and made eating difficult. Karl did a great job of adapting and finding new ways to eat, but he wasn't getting all the food he needed. His zookeepers at the National Zoo and friends at the Smithsonian Institute wanted to help. Could an old bird skeleton and a 3-D printer give Karl a new beak?
Saving the Tasmanian Devil by Call Number: 599.27 PatTasmanian devils are dying at an alarming rate from a type of tumor that appears to be contagious.
Prairie Boy by Call Number: B WrightFrank Lloyd Wright loved the Wisconsin prairie where he was born. But as his family moved across the United States, young Frank found his own home in shapes: rectangles, triangles, half-moons, and circles.
Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge by Call Number: B RoeblingOn a warm spring day in 1883, a woman rode across the Brooklyn Bridge with a rooster on her lap. It was the first trip across an engineering marvel that had taken nearly fourteen years to construct.
Samuel Morse, That's Who! by Call Number: B MorseWho imagined a system that would use electric pulses to instantly carry coded messages between two machines, rain or shine? Long before the first telephone, who changed communication forever? Samuel Morse, that's who!
Titan and the Wild Boars by Call Number: 796.525 HooOne afternoon, eleven-year-old Titan, his friends from the Wild Boars soccer team, and their coach rode their bikes to explore local caves. They crawled through the narrow tunnels in the dark to reach the center of the cave. When they turned to go home, heavy rains had flooded the tunnel.
Best STEM books 2019-2017
Astronaut-Aquanaut by Call Number: 627.72 SwaJourney from the deepest trenches in the oceans to the farthest humans have ventured into space and learn what it takes to explore the extremes. You might just be surprised by how similar the domains of ASTRONAUTS and AQUANAUTS really are.
Counting Birds by Call Number: 598.07234 SteWhat can you do to help endangered animals and make a positive change in our environment? Get counting! Counting Birds is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces kids to the idea of bird counts and bird watches.
The Brilliant Deep by Call Number: B NedimeyerAll it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony in the ocean, one person to make a difference in the world, one idea to help us heal the earth.
CRASH! BOOM! a Math Tale by Call Number: 510 HarHow do these blocks stack up? Gentle math concepts go down easy in this fun and accessible story for very young children by the esteemed Robie H. Harris.
Champion by Call Number: 583.65 WalAmerican chestnut trees were once found far and wide in North America's eastern forests. They towered up to one hundred feet tall, providing food and shelter for people and animals alike. For many, life without the chestnut seemed unimaginable--until disaster struck in the early 1900s.
Curiosity: the Story of a Mars Rover by Call Number: 629.295 MotOn August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars -- and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission.
Countdown by Call Number: 629.454 SlaIn 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced that the United States would try to land a man on the Moon by the end of the decade.
Cyrus Field's Big Dream by Call Number: B FieldCyrus Field had a big dream to connect North America and the United Kingdom with a telegraph line, which would enable instant communication.
The Disappearing Spoon by Call Number: 546 KeaWhy did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history? The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession.
The House That Lou Built by Call Number: F ResLou Bulosan-Nelson has the ultimate summer DIY project. She's going to build her own "tiny house," 100 square feet all her own. She shares a room with her mom in her grandmother's house, and longs for a place where she can escape her crazy but lovable extended Filipino family.
Doll-E 1. 0 by Call Number: P McCCharlotte's world is fully charged! With her dog at her side, she's always tinkering, coding, clicking, and downloading. She's got a knack for anything technological--especially gadgets that her parents don't know how to fix!
How We Got to Now by Call Number: 303.483 JohInnovation starts with a problem whose solution sets in motion all kinds of unexpected discoveries. That's why you can draw a line from pendulums to punching the clock at a factory, from ice blocks to summer movie blockbusters, from clean water to computer chips.
The Girl with a Mind for Math by Call Number: B MontagueMeet Raye Montague--the hidden mastermind who made waves in the U.S. Navy! After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer.
Inga's Amazing Ideas by Call Number: F RubInga is no ordinary 11-year-old girl and it isn't just her crown of white blond hair that makes her different. Standing with the orphan children she stares ahead with a grim expression, waiting to be chosen for a mother's helper. In 1888, girls are expected to cook, sew, clean and scrub the laundry but Inga has other ideas. She'd rather solve problems than clean; improve machines than cook.
Izzy Gizmo by Call Number: P JonFor all the little makers and inventors comes a STEAM-infused tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship starring a feisty, diverse female engineer. ?This story of a girl engineer is sorely needed and has potential to develop and nourish readers? interest in STEAM subjects.
Google It by Call Number: 338.761 RedThink. Invent. Organize. Share. Don't be evil. And change the world. Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two Stanford college students with a wild idea: They were going to organize the world's information.
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor by Call Number: B ProcterBack in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets.... While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles.
Nothing Stopped Sophie by Call Number: B GermainThe true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to achieve her dream. When her parents took away her candles to keep their young daughter from studying math...nothing stopped Sophie.
Spring after Spring by Call Number: B CarsonAs a child, Rachel Carson lived by the rhythms of the natural world. Spring after spring, year after year, she observed how all living things are connected. And as an adult, Rachel watched and listened as the natural world she loved so much began to fall silent.
Otis and Will Discover the Deep by Call Number: 551.46092 RosThe suspenseful, little-known true story of two determined pioneers who made the first dive into the deep ocean. On June 6, 1930, engineer Otis Barton and explorer Will Beebe dove into the ocean inside a hollow metal ball of their own invention called the Bathysphere.
When Sparks Fly by Call Number: B GoddardRobert Goddard may be known as the father of US rocketry, but back in the 1880s, he was just a kid in Worcester, Massachusetts. Even as a youngster, his eyes glimmered with scientific interest and the thrill of discovery.
Salamander Rescue by Call Number: Not in CMCCricket McKay has lived in Waterton all her life, so she is surprised to discover an animal she hasn't seen before: the long-toed salamander. She finds a band of them migrating from the pond to their hibernation grounds at Crandell Mountain.
The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving into History (Epic Fails #1) by Call Number: Not in CMCAlthough Orville and Wilbur Wright are celebrated today as heroes for their revolutionary contributions to science and engineering--they are acknowledged as the first men to successfully achieve powered, piloted flight--their success was hard-earned.
Spin the Golden Light Bulb by Call Number: Not in CMCIt's the year 2071 and eleven year-old Kia Krumpet is determined to build her 67 inventions, but she won't have the opportunity to unless she earns a spot at PIPS, the Piedmont Inventor's Prep School
Ada Lace Sees Red by Call Number: Not in CMCAda Lace is building a new robot! She's determined to beat Milton in the upcoming robotics competition. But she's distracted--Ada finds her dad's art class impossible, while Nina is the star of the class, basking in the glory of being Mr. Lace's star pupil.
The Book of Chocolate by Call Number: Not in CMCChocolate . . . Its scientific name means "food of the gods." The Aztecs mixed it with blood and gave it to sacrificial victims to drink. The entire town of Hershey, Pennsylvania was built by Milton Hershey to support his chocolate factory. Its streetlights are shaped like chocolate Kisses.
Cao Chong Weighs an Elephant by Call Number: P DaeHow much does an elephant weigh? How do you know? How would you know if you didn't have a modern scale? Six-year-old Cao Chong, the most famous child prodigy in Chinese history, faced just this problem! The principal of buoyancy and a little bit of creative thinking help this boy come up with a solution.
Caroline's Comets by Call Number: B HerschelWith courage and confidence, Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) becomes the first woman professional scientist and one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived.
Find the Dots by Call Number: Not in CMCPush, pull, lift, turn, and twist to find where the dots are hiding in this ingenious book -- puzzle fun for all ages! At a glance this may look like a basic counting book, but the clever paper engineering on every page makes it clear that there's more here than meets the eye.
The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes by Call Number: Not in CMCIf you like to think big, but some say you're too small, or they say you're too young or too slow or too tall... Meet Dr. Bath--the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams! As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor.
Finding Wonders by Call Number: 509.2 AtkA gorgeously written novel in verse about three girls in three different time periods who grew up to become groundbreaking scientists.
Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Young Readers' Edition by Call Number: B MuskThere are few people in history who could match Elon Musk's relentless drive and vision. A modern combination of famous inventors and industrialists like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs, Elon is the man behind companies such as SpaceX, Tesla Motors, SolarCity, and PayPal that are transforming the way we live.
From Here to There by Call Number: Not in CMCThis lively history of transportation follows our fascinating route from primitive technology like sandals to driverless cars and beyond! Since humans first stood upright, we've been on the move. Need food? Water? Land? A place to live? Survival depends upon motion.
The End of the Wild by Call Number: F HelThis timely coming of age novel takes on the controversial issues of fracking and environmental protection.
Girl Code by Call Number: 005.1 GonGirl Code is the story of two teenage tech phenoms who met at Girls Who Code summer camp, teamed up to create a viral video game, and ended up becoming world famous. The book also includes bonus content to help you start coding!
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures by Call Number: B GrandinIf you've ever felt different, if you've ever been low, if you don't quite fit in, there's a name you should know... Meet Dr. Temple Grandin--one of the world's quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science.
Maya Lin by Call Number: Not in CMCThe bold story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. You may be familiar with the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial. But do you know about the artist-architect who created this landmark?
Hidden Figures by Call Number: 510.92 SheDorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math...really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world.
The Music of Life by Call Number: B CristoforiBartolomeo Cristofori coaxes just the right sounds from the musical instruments he makes. Some of his keyboards can play piano, light and soft; others make forte notes ring out, strong and loud, but Cristofori longs to create an instrument that can be played both soft and loud.
How Could We Harness a Hurricane? by Call Number: Not in CMCAll hurricanes are made of air, water, and energy; How Could We Harness a Hurricane? explores how humankind may be able to channel those elements for helpful purposes.
Newton's Rainbow by Call Number: B NewtonNewton's Rainbow tells the story of young Isaac--always reading, questioning, observing, and inventing--and how he eventually made his way to Cambridge University, where he studied the work of earlier scientists and began building on their accomplishments.
John Deere, That's Who! by Call Number: B DeereBack in the 1830s, who was a young blacksmith from Vermont, about to make his mark on American history? John Deere, that's who!
Science Comics: Flying Machines by Call Number: Not in CMCTake to the skies with Flying Machines! Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright Brothers were among the first innovators of heavier than air flight.
Shark Lady by Call Number: B ClarkEugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. She couldn't imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary--and they didn't think women should be scientists.
Voyager's Greatest Hits by Call Number: Not in CMC2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the Voyager mission as the twin space probes that traveled to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, now journey beyond our solar system into interstellar space, where no probe has ventured before. Learn the fascinating story of the scientists, how the Voyager probes work, where the probes have been and what they've seen, and what they carry on board--including the Golden Record, a recording of sounds and images about life on Earth.
Warcross by Call Number: F LuWhen a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game--it's a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down Warcross players who bet on the game illegally.
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine by Call Number: B ByronAda Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through science and math. When she meets Charles Babbage, the inventor of the first mechanical computer, Ada understands the machine better than anyone else and writes the world's first computer program in order to demonstrate its capabilities.
Ada's Ideas by Call Number: Not in CMCAda Lovelace (1815-1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron's "mad" love of poetry, but Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics "poetical science."
Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science by Call Number: B LovelaceAda Lovelace, who is known as the first computer programmer. Two hundred years ago, a daughter was born to the famous poet, Lord Byron, and his mathematical wife, Annabella. Like her father, Ada had a vivid imagination and a creative gift for connecting ideas in original ways. Like her mother, she had a passion for science, math, and machines. It was a very good combination.
Ben Franklin's Big Splash by Call Number: B Franklin"Ben Franklin loved to swim and, at the age of eleven, he was determined to swim like a fish--fins and all. This ... account of young Ben's earliest invention follows the budding scientist's journey as he tests and retests his swim fins.
Breakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing the World by Call Number: Not in CMCIn this acclaimed memoir, teen innovator and scientist Jack Andraka tells the story behind his revolutionary discovery. When a dear family friend passed away from pancreatic cancer, Jack was inspired to create a better method of early detection.
Emmet's Storm by Call Number: Not in CMCFor kids who "don't like science" a story that will change their mind. Emmet Roche is an odd ball, a whippersnapper, a genius. His failed science experiments caused such ruckus he's being shipped out to the country school.
Fearless Flyer by Call Number: B LawDiscover a thrilling moment in history when pioneering aviator Ruth Law attempted to do what no other aviator had done before: fly nonstop from Chicago to New York.
Genetic Engineering by Call Number: Not in CMCFind out what role genetics are likely to play in upcoming technology and discover what it takes to make it in this fascinating field of science.
A Global Warming Primer by Call Number: Not in CMCIs human-induced global warming a real threat to our future? Most people will express an opinion on this question, but relatively few can back their opinions with solid evidence. Many times we've even heard pundits say "I am not a scientist" to avoid the issue altogether. But the truth is, the basic science is not that difficult.
Green City by Call Number: 640.286 DruThe amazing story of one town's real-world effort to build back better! In 2007, a tornado destroyed Greensburg, Kansas, and the residents were at a loss as to what to do next--they didn't want to rebuild if their small town would just be destroyed in another storm.
Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding by Call Number: Not in CMC"Hello Ruby is half picture book and half activity book rolled into one adorable package. It introduces programming without requiring a computer at all. The point of the book isn't to teach you a programming language, but programming concepts." --
Inventions That Could Have Changed the World ...but Didn't! by Call Number: Not in CMCThe fascinating stories of inventions that could have changed the world, should have made a difference, or would have astounded us all, but for one reason or another, didn't. Some inventions were too wacky, weird, or unwieldy. Other simply didn't work. And still others may be the next big thing . . . some day.
The Inventor's Secret by Call Number: 609.2273 SlaBoth Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors-with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas's glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success.
The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring by Call Number: P ForWith magnificent dioramic illustrations, Gilbert Ford captures the joy, creativity, and determination behind the invention of an iconic, one-of-a-kind toy: the Slinky!
The Most Magnificent Thing by Call Number: P SpiAward-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time.
Red Madness by Call Number: 616.393 JarOne hundred years ago, a mysterious and alarming illness spread across America's South, striking tens of thousands of victims. No one knew what caused it or how to treat it. People were left weak, disfigured, insane, and in some cases, dead.
Sabotage by Call Number: 940.54 BasA stunning adventure involving Nazis, nukes, fighting, failure, and everyday heroes, from the author of the award-winning The Nazi Hunters.
The Secret Subway by Call Number: 388.428 CorFrom an acclaimed author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes the fascinating, little-known-and true!-story of New York City's first subway.
Six Dots: a Story of Young Louis Braille by Call Number: B BrailleAn inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille--a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet.
Solving the Puzzle under the Sea by Call Number: Not in CMCFilled with gorgeous illustrations by acclaimed artist Raúl Colón, this illustrated biography shares the story of female scientist, Marie Tharp, a pioneering woman scientist and the first person to ever successfully map the ocean floor.
Steve Jobs: Insanely Great by Call Number: GN JobsWhether they've seen Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle's Steve Jobs movie, read Walter Isaacson's biography, or just own an iPhone, this graphic novel retelling of the Apple innovator's life will capture the imaginations of the legions of readers who live and breathe the technocentric world Jobs created.
Super Gear by Call Number: Not in CMCCutting-edge science; high-performance sports. How are the sports played by Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Michelle Wie, and Usain Bolt related? Nanotechnology! Take a close-up look at sports and nanotechnology, the cutting-edge science that manipulates objects at the atomic level.
Swap! by Call Number: P LigAn old ship. A sad friend. A button . . . An idea. Let's SWAP! In a young scalawag's first tale of bartering, a peg-legged youngster sets out to help his captain repair his vessel.
Ticktock Banneker's Clock by Call Number: Not in CMCThroughout his life, Benjamin Banneker was known and admired for his work in science, mathematics, and astronomy, just to name a few pursuits.
Trailblazers: 33 Women in Science Who Changed the World by Call Number: Not in CMCVirginia Apgar. Sally Ride. Rachel Carson. These names are etched in history and included here as part of this awe-inspiring collection of profiles of some of the world's most influential women in science.
Wangari Maathai by Call Number: B MaathaiWangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her efforts to lead women in a nonviolent struggle to bring peace and democracy to Africa through its reforestation.
Welcome to Mars by Call Number: Not in CMCSpace is still the final frontier and Mars continues to make news and attract generations of young people. In this fascinating book, hero-astronaut Buzz Aldrin challenges curious kids to think about Mars as not just a faraway red planet but as a possible future home for Earthlings!
What Does It Mean to Be an Entrepreneur? by Call Number: Not in CMCPart of the award-winning What Does It Mean to Be...?series, What Does It Mean to Be an Entrepreneur? is a marvelous introduction for children of all ages to the concept of entrepreneurship and creativity.
Whoosh! by Call Number: B JohnsonA childhood favorite and summer staple, the Super Soaker was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for rockets, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for an iconic toy.
Women of Steel and Stone by Call Number: Not in CMCWomen of Steel and Stone features 22 thoroughly researched and engaging profiles of architects, engineers, and landscape designers, describing these groundbreakers' strengths, interests, and challenges as they were growing up and starting their careers, and what they achieved.
Women Who Launched the Computer Age by Call Number: Not in CMCMeet the women who programmed the first all-electronic computer and built the technological language kids today can't live without in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people "you should meet!"
