OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH

A fascinating journey through history chronicling 20 remarkable women who were pioneers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This beautifully illustrated non-fiction book for age 8 and older opens with the first perfume maker in 1200 BCE, through the present, a young woman from Kenya invented eco-friendly paving blocks made from recycled plastics, their inspirational stories will inspire the next generation of...

Presents an illustrated look at the life of basketball player Caitlin Clark.

From a very young age, Katherine Johnson counted everything--the number of dirty dishes she'd washed, the steps she walked to church, and even the number of leaves on the trees. By 1928, she was so intelligent and skilled at math that she was able to skip several grades and start high school at age ten! And while Katherine had to deal with racism, segregation, and prejudice throughout her life, she did not let this hold her back from becoming a mathematician....

"Caitlin's love for the game is evident every time she steps footon a court, whether for a pickup game with her brothers as a kid, during college with the Iowa Hawkeyes, or in WNBA arenas watched by millions of TV and courtside viewers. While Caitlin now has fans all over the world, it's in her home state of Iowa where she first develops her dedication, generosity, and passion--all the ingredients forthe inspirational 'Caitlin Clark effect.' Follow...

"The legendary Iranian singer and actress Googoosh (born Faegheh Atashin) made her stage debut at age two while performing alongside her acrobat father. By the time she reached adulthood, she was widely considered to be Iran's first superstar. Googoosh was in the prime of her career and on the brink of international stardom, but after the 1979 Revolution, she was silenced and disappeared from public life for over twenty years. However, her fans did...

"From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audiences laugh, landing her first breakthrough role in Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress. Since then, Burnett went on to perform on programs like The Garry Moore Show and Julie...

Discover how Lillian Bounds Disney helped shape the Disney legacy as a cartoon artist and innovator in this magical, insightful picture book biography-- Provided by publisher.

"̇Based on the electric and historic appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, this poetic picture book from powerhouse jessica Care moore outlines the dreams of a young girl who wants to change the world one day. Regardless of the obstacles put into place, her crown shines brightly. A love letter to the Black women pioneers of the past and to the next little girl who will one day be crowned, this melodic anthem, with luminous illustrations...

"Maria Reiche wanted to put her curious mind to the test. When visiting Peru in 1941, she trekked across the land and discovered hidden lines covered in centuries of clay and sand. Fasciated, she picked up a broom from her tools and began sweeping for miles and miles to uncover more details, taking time to track her movement and sketch out the precise shapes she followed. Her first discovery was a spider-shaped carving spanning hundreds of feet of...

"Story about Florence Merriam Bailey the groundbreaking scientist who inspired a nation to take up bird-watching and worked tirelessly to protect our feathered friends"-- Provided by publisher.