Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational Architects, Engineers, and Landscape Designers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781613736678)

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Women of Steel and Stone features 22 thoroughly researched and engaging profiles of architects, engineers, and landscape designers, describing these groundbreakers' strengths, interests, and challenges as they were growing up and starting their careers, and what they achieved. Inspiring a new generation of girls who are increasingly engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields, the biographies stress hard work, perseverance, and creativity. Set against the backdrop of landmark events such as the women's suffrage and civil rights movements, the industrial revolution, and more, the profiles offer not only important historical context but also a look at some of the celebrated architects and engineers working today. Sidebars on related topics, source notes, and a bibliography make this an invaluable resource for further study.

Author: Anna M. Lewis
ISBN-10: 1613736673
ISBN-13: 9781613736678
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2017
Pages: 270
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.80d