Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational Architects, Engineers, and Landscape Designers - Paperback

by Anna M. Lewis (Author)

Inspiring stories of groundbreaking women in architecture, engineering, and landscape design for young adults.

Women of Steel and Stone tells the stories of 22 inspirational women who broke barriers and achieved great success in architecture, engineering, and landscape design. From the 1800s to today, these biographies highlight the childhood passions, perseverance, and creativity that led these women to thrive in male-dominated fields.

Discover the engaging profiles of:

• Marion Mahony Griffin, who worked alongside Frank Lloyd Wright
• Emily Warren Roebling, who took over as chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge project
• Zaha Hadid, one of today's best-known architects and the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize

This book is an invaluable resource for students, parents, and teachers, providing practical information such as lists of top schools, descriptions of specific areas of study, and programs for kids and teens. Women of Steel and Stone is perfect for young people interested in STEM and women's history.

Author Biography

Anna M. Lewis is an award-winning toy inventor and the owner of Ideasplash, a company that promotes child creativity through writing, websites, and classes and presentations in schools. She is a monthly contributor to the Interesting Nonfiction for Kids blog, and her articles have appeared in Appleseeds magazine, Odyssey magazine, and Toy Design Monthly. She lives in St. Charles, Illinois.