She Can STEM
By Liz Lee Heinecke

Inspire young scientists with the biographies of 50 fascinating women in science past and present, each paired with a hands-on experiment that brings the history and principles of science to life.and Women have been involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for thousands of years. While many have faced obstacles because of their gender, things are changing for the better, and today there are more women than ever working in these disciplines.and By examining the moments that inspired successful women to pursue STEM fields, delving into their adventures and struggles, and exploring their interests outside of science and engineering,and She Can STEMand gives kids a rare glimpse into the fascinating personalities behind the lab coats.Just a few of the many curious, creative, and persevering women introduced:and Physicist Dr. Nadya Masonand - Dr. Mason studies how electrons move through materials like carbon and graphene. She ran track in high school and was a gymnast on the United States National Team.Ecologist Dr. Robin Wall Kimmererand - When she was a young girl, Dr. Kimmerer loved to pick wild strawberries and nature helped her reconnect with her Potawatomi heritage. Eventually, her love of the outdoors led to a successful career as a plant ecologist and author.Physicist Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinsteinand - As a kid, Dr. Prescod-Weinstein dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player. She attended a performing arts school where she trained as a dancer before going on to study astronomy and theoretical physics.Chemist Dr. Raychelle Burksand - Dr. Burks has loved Agatha Christie mysteries and Star Trek since she was young. Today, she works to create hand-held sensing systems that can identify chemical clues tied to crimes.Microbiologist Dr. Esther Lederbergand - Dr. Lederberg was a child during the Great Depression and was often hungry. Although she enjoyed literature, music, and French, she eventually chose biochemistry as her field of study and went on to make many important discoveries.and Whether you're passionate about science, math, history, art, music, or sports,and the relatable role models inand She Can STEMand demonstrate that with curiosity and hard work, anyone can pursue a bright future in STEM.Dig into even more incredible science history fromand The Kitchen Pantry Scientist seriesand with:and Physics for Kids,and Chemistry for Kids,and Biology for Kids,and Math for Kids, andand Ecology for Kids.