Women of steel and stone : 22 inspirational architects, engineers, and landscape designers / Anna M. Lewis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lewis, Anna M.

Series:

Women of action (Chicago, Ill.)

Women of action

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women architects--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Women architects.

Women engineers--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Women engineers.

Women landscape architects--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Women landscape architects.

Women--Vocational guidance--Juvenile literature.

Women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

2014.

Chicago : Chicago Review Press, [2014]

Summary:

"Reporting on a range of historical and contemporary female builders and designers, this educational book strives to inspire a new generation of girls in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. With many of the profiles set against the backdrop of such landmark events as the women's suffrage and civil rights movements and the Industrial Revolution, and with original interviews from a number of current architects and engineers, this book provides inspiration and advice directly to young women by highlighting positive examples of how a strong work ethic, perseverance, and creativity can overcome life's obstacles. Each profile focuses on the strengths, passions, and interests each woman had growing up; where those traits took them; and what they achieved. Sidebars on related topics, source notes, and a bibliography make this an invaluable resource for further study"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

part one. Architects

part two. Engineers

part three. Landscape architects.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61374-509-5

1-61374-511-7