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Author: P. J. Hoover
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.367kg
ISBN: 9798890680068
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 16 July 2024
Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""As a trailblazer, I know that it is possible to overcome tremendous cultural, personal, and societal challenges. Problem Solvers tells the inspiring stories of many women who overcame tremendous obstacles in technical fields, with persistence and resiliency to also live a life of their potential."" --Sylvia Acevedo, rocket scientist, systems engineer, and former CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA ""By reading these fascinating stories of diverse women, many who have overcome considerable challenges to become STEM professionals, children will learn that nothing can stop them from entering these fields. A must read."" --Laurie Wallmark, author of Code Breaker, Spy Hunter and Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code ""Comprehensive, inclusive, and practical."" --Kirkus Reviews"
By reading these fascinating stories of diverse women, many who have overcome considerable challenges to become STEM professionals, children will learn that nothing can stop them from entering these fields. A must read."" —Laurie Wallmark, author of Code Breaker, Spy Hunter and Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code ""As a trailblazer, I know that it is possible to overcome tremendous cultural, personal, and societal challenges. Problem Solvers tells the inspiring stories of many women who overcame tremendous obstacles in technical fields, with persistence and resiliency to also live a life of their potential."" —Sylvia Acevedo, rocket scientist, systems engineer, and former CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA ""Comprehensive, inclusive, and practical."" --Kirkus Reviews
"By reading these fascinating stories of diverse women, many who have overcome considerable challenges to become STEM professionals, children will learn that nothing can stop them from entering these fields. A must read."" —Laurie Wallmark, author of Code Breaker, Spy Hunter and Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code ""As a trailblazer, I know that it is possible to overcome tremendous cultural, personal, and societal challenges. Problem Solvers tells the inspiring stories of many women who overcame tremendous obstacles in technical fields, with persistence and resiliency to also live a life of their potential."" —Sylvia Acevedo, rocket scientist, systems engineer, and former CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA ""Comprehensive, inclusive, and practical."" --Kirkus Reviews"
Author Information
P. J. Hoover holds undergraduate degrees in both computer engineering and history, and a master's degree in electrical engineering. She worked for 15 years as an engineer, designing computer chips for Motorola and Intel. She is now the author of over 30 books for kids, teens, and adults. In addition to her own books, Hoover actively writes social studies and science curriculum articles for various educational publishers. She lives in Austin, Texas. More information is available on her website: pjhoover.com.
