Great American Women in Science and Environment

By Ms. D. J. Mathews

Ever wonder who inspired Sally Ride to be our first U. S. woman in space? Or who talked Elizabeth Blackwell into being the first U. S. woman doctor? Or why Madam C. J. Walker decided to sell specially made haircare products to African American women? And why did Erin Brockovich become an environmental activist, or Rachel Carson author of "Silent Spring," on the dangers of DDT? These women of passion and community interest are worth learning more about in this YA oriented book, with questions and a glossary at the end of each chapter for easy reading. It would be a good reading gift!