Girls & Young Women Inventing: Twenty True Stories About Inventors Plus How You Can Be One Yourself [Paperback]

Frances A. Karnes (Author), Suzanne M. Bean (Author), Rosemary Wallner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1995 | Age Level: 9 and up

In these first-person stories, readers discover the problems and frustrations of 20 young inventors and learn what motivated them and how they solved their problems. Step-by-step instructions on how to become an inventor are included and up-to-date information about inventors' associations and organizations are provided. Photos.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-When Jennifer Donabar invented an electronic lock and made it to the regional competition in the "Invent America!" contest, she was surprised to find she was the only girl competing at her level. Here, however, she is in the company of 19 other young women who describe their inventions and the steps they took in making them. The black-and-white sketches and photos of their creations are worth the proverbial 1000 words, but the photos of the young people themselves are worth even more. Readers see that to be an inventor one does not need a sophisticated lab (or a mustache!). The authors provide specific steps to becoming an inventor: from brainstorming for an idea through patenting and marketing the final product. The last section of the book lists important female inventors throughout history and associations to contact for further information and inspiration.
Rebecca O'Connell, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 6^-8. In breezy profiles of 20 young female inventors, the authors show how perseverance, ingenuity, common sense, and the pure enjoyment of problem solving can lead to award-winning products and inventions. The profiles, which are arranged by type of invention--convenience, safety, work-saving, etc.--include insight into many products that were entries in Invent America! or SBG Invention Convention competitions. Other sections of the book explain how to turn an idea into a product and list organizations to contact. Also included is an extensive selection of further readings. Black-and-white photographs and diagrams illustrate the text. Chris Sherman

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Pub (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091579389X
• ISBN-13: 978-0915793891
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,028,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Motivating Book, May 8, 2000

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This review is from: Girls & Young Women Inventing: Twenty True Stories About Inventors Plus How You Can Be One Yourself (Paperback)

The book is divided into 3 parts: 1. Inventors and their inventions, 2. How to be an inventor, 3. For futher inspration.

Part 1: There are 20 stories about young female inventors and their inventions are divided into different categories.

Part 2: This part makes it easy for you to start inventing something yourself, which guidelines and tips for every step.

Part 3: This section has lots of good, useful resources, not just for inventing, but also for schoolwork and further reading.

I read this book around 2 years ago when I was younger, and it really motivated me to start seeing things with a new perspective and to be more creative. It's a great book for young people. It encourages one to be innovative.