Full Product Details
Author: Anna M. Lewis
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Dimensions:
Width: 13.90cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 21.50cm
Weight: 0.444kg
ISBN: 9781613745083
ISBN 10: 1613745087
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 January 2014
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
"""What caused a few women to counter the trends and choose these professions? What difficulties did they face in fields so new to them? And did the influences that marked their early histories reveal themselves in their work and careers? Anna Lewis's book raises these questions, central for young people considering the future."" --Denise Scott Brown, cofounder, Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates ""A much-needed, clearly presented history."" -- School Library Journal ""Inspiring."" -- Booklist ""A truly inspirational read, this is the kind of book that will motivate young readers to learn more about a field they may not have thought about much before."" -- VOYA Its large font and abridged biographies make it perfect for teenagers or adults looking for a quick--but meaningful--read."" --GeekMom.com"
What caused a few women to counter the trends and choose these professions? What difficulties did they face in fields so new to them? And did the influences that marked their early histories reveal themselves in their work and careers? Anna Lewis's book raises these questions, central for young people considering the future. --Denise Scott Brown, cofounder, Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates A much-needed, clearly presented history. -- School Library Journal Inspiring. -- Booklist
What caused a few women to counter the trends and choose these professions? What difficulties did they face in fields so new to them? And did the influences that marked their early histories reveal themselves in their work and careers? Anna Lewis's book raises these questions, central for young people considering the future. --Denise Scott Brown, cofounder, Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates
Author Information
Anna M. Lewis is an award-winning toy inventor and the owner of Ideasplash, a company that promotes child creativity through writing, websites, and classes and presentations in schools. She is a monthly contributor to the Interesting Nonfiction for Kids blog, and her articles have appeared in Appleseeds magazine, Odyssey magazine, and Toy Design Monthly. She lives in St. Charles, Illinois.
