Inspiring Children's Books About Women in STEM

Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an scientific trailblazer. 

This hardcover picture book, written by debut author Roda Ahmed and illustrated by Stasia Burrington, is not the typical picture book biography. It's accessible and bursts with color, which makes it perfect for young readers who also have big dreams and even bigger hearts!

At a time when being a woman and an African American limited what a mathematician might achieve, meet women who helped NASA win the space race.

Did you know that the technology behind cell phones was based on an idea developed during World War II by the Hollywood star Heddy Lamar to prevent the enemy intercepting radio messages? The computer and other electronic devices have changed life dramatically over the last 70 years — and many of the key breakthroughs in technology were made by women.

Award-winning author Cheryl Bardoe's inspiring and poetic text is brought to life by acclaimed artist Barbara McClintock's intricate pen-and-ink, watercolor, and collage illustrations in this true story about a woman who let nothing stop her.

Packed with fin-tastic facts, the inspiring biography of a persistent scientist as unafraid of sharks as she was of defying norms.

No one expected this autistic girl to speak, but Temple did and demonstrated her talent for visual thinking that's made a lasting impact on farm management.

Get to know some of the many people who have changed history with books featuring the biographies of people "you should meet". Learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!

When NASA was launched in 1958, 13 women proved they had as much of the right stuff as men to be astronauts, but their way to space was blocked by prejudice, insecurity, and a scrawled note written by one of Washington's most powerful men. This is the true story of the Mercury 13 women.

Rachel Carson was a 20th century marine biologist and science writer, whose work on the harmful effects of the insecticide DDT helped to raise awareness about humanity's impact on the natural world and the often-unintended consequences of scientific progress.

When she was young, Diana Trujillo dreamed of touching the stars. Then she became an aerospace engineer. She builds and uses tools that explore Mars.

After earning degrees studying animal behavior, Danielle Lee wanted to share her love of science with young people. Through urban outreach she has brought budding scientists into professional labs. She's walked them through the steps of the scientific method. And she's shown them that science doesn't have to be intimidating.

Get to know some of the many people who have changed history with books featuring the biographies of people "you should meet". Learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!

Grace Hopper coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English.” Throughout her life, Hopper succeeded in doing what no one had ever done before. Delighting in difficult ideas and in defying expectations, the insatiably curious Hopper truly was “Amazing Grace”...and a role model for science- and math-minded children. 

Meet Bessie Coleman. She was the first African-American woman to earn her international pilot s license. And she did so against great odds. No one in America was willing to teach a black woman to fly. Still, Bessie never gave up on her dream of becoming a world-famous aviator.

Beginning readers are introduced to astronaut Ellen Ochoa in this brief biography that includes a section on new words, a bibliography, and an index.

A picture book celebration of pioneering British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid who broke boundaries and defied forms. 

Part fascinating biography, part inspirational story, this moving picture book about following your dreams, using your talents, and staying strong in the face of adversity is sure to resonate with readers young and old.

Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist.  It is time to remember how Madam C. J. Walker's inventions and her contributions changed our society... and our world!

Soar along with Bessie Coleman in this inspirational tale of a woman whose determination reached new heights. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first black female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overcome obstacles of poverty, racism, and gender discrimination. Innovatively told through a series of monologues.

When Sylvia Earle was a little girl, she spent hours exploring all types of nature. She grew up to make a career out of swimming and diving among the creatures in her beloved ocean habitat.

With soaring words and buoyant illustrations, award-winning author and illustrator tell the inspiring true story of Aída de Acosta, the first woman to fly a motorized aircraft.