{"product_id":"girl-genius-paperback","title":"Girl Genius - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarla Sinclair\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeorgia Rucker\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLimor Fried\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe scientists, doctors, engineers, inventors, innovators, and disrupters in\u003ci\u003e Girl Genius\u003c\/i\u003e have done incredible things--from developing life-saving medical breakthroughs and uncovering lost cities to inventing taco-delivery copters and experimenting with robots.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach mini-biography tells a story of a woman who has used her STEM skills to change the world. These women have saved countless babies' lives, revolutionized the way scientists studied insects, invented products to help victims of natural disasters, and used satellites in space to solve dinosaur mysteries. They are protecting the environment, perfecting self-driving cars, designing the buildings of the future, and pioneering new practices to save people--and pets too! They're building robots on YouTube, creating plastic alternatives out of cactus slime, and turning killer snails into life-saving medicine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These inspiring stories also provide advice and strategies for any reader who wants to follow in the footsteps of creative, resourceful, boundary-shattering women like Marie Curie, Stephanie Kwolek, Keiana Cave, Grace Hopper, Sha Yao, Sarah Parcak, Katherine Johnson, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Boing Boing cofounder and author Carla Sinclar interviewed many of the game-changing women in the book to get to the heart of their amazing STEM stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ABOUT THE SERIES\u003cbr\u003e Generation Girl books celebrate game-changing women. They are filled with profiles of amazing women who've been there, done that, and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Readers will be inspired by their stories, learn from their struggles and successes, and pick up some useful tools so that they too can change the world. Other Generation Girl books include: Girl CEO and Girl Activist.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarla Sinclair is a writer and editor for Institute for the Future, and the author of four books, including Net Chick: A Smart-Girl Guide to the Wired World. She is also the co-founder of Boing Boing, an award-winning technology and culture website. She lives in Los Angeles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeorgia Rucker has illustrated many books including the Generation Girl series (\u003ci\u003eGirl CEO, Girl Activist, Girl Genius, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGirl Athlete\u003c\/i\u003e). She also illustrated the board books \u003ci\u003eMy Favorite Shoes, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMy Favorite Purse\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Allegra Biscotti middle grade series. Her doodles can be found in many of the books she also designs from her office in Madison, Wisconsin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLimor Fried is an engineer, artist, and maker and the founder and CEO of Adafruit Industries.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769853935904,"sku":"9781941367827","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/98cd974e2f30c17874b8f20e7301cac4.webp?v=1780358331","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/girl-genius-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}