Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women
Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women
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Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women

Written by Catherine Thimmesh & illustrated by Melissa Sweet
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This updated edition of the bestselling Girls Think of Everything, by Sibert-winner Catherine Thimmesh and Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet, retains all the integrity of the original but includes expanded coverage of inventions (and inventors) to better reflect our diverse and technological world. In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious innovations that have made our lives simpler and better. What inspired these girls, and just how did they turn their ideas into realities? Retaining reader-tested favorite inventions, this updated edition of the best-selling Girls Think of Everything features seven new chapters that better represent our diverse and increasingly technological world, offering readers stories about inventions that are full of hope and vitality—empowering them to think big, especially in the face of adversity.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780618195633
    Publication Date
    February 1, 2022
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Page Count
    128
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years

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