Inventions by Women (SiC6)

An effect is what happened or what the situation is, and a cause is why is happened or why it is so. When people think of famous inventors, they often think of men. However, there are a lot of great women inventors too. The women’s own need was often the driving force behind their inventions and they never wavered in their pursuit of their goals. This books introduces us to ten women inventors and how their inventions have impacted on the world today. Reading Age: 11.5; 12.5 years Text Type: Explanation Author: Gordan Coutts
Contents:

Introduction
Liquid paper – Bette Nesmith Graham
Disposable Nappies – Marion Donovan
Windscreen Wipers – Mary Anderson
Wonderful hair grower – Madam C J Walker
Blissymbol Printer – Rachel Zimmerman
The Self-Cleaning House – Francis Gabe
Laser Surgical probe – Patricia Bath
Monopoly© (The Landlord’s Game) – Lizzie Magie
Secret Communication Device – Hedy Lamarr
Life-saving Drugs – Gertrude Elion
Glossary and Index