Includes bibliographical references (page 105) and index.
Contents:
Introduction, putting it all together -- Ellen Swallow Richards, the environmental engineer -- Emily Warren Roebling, the chief engineer -- Catherine "Kate" Gleason, the mechanical engineer -- Lillian Moller Gilbreth, the industrial engineer -- Mary Jackson, the aerospace engineer.
Summary:
Discusses what engineering is, highlighting female engineers who revolutionized the role of women in the field and providing activities, including building a suspension bridge, designing and building a kite, and investigating processed food.
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