History of Women in Science for Young People

HISTORY OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (Color Illus) 40 p. $7.95 paperback 0-9601002-7-X; $14.95 hardcover 1994 0-9601002-8-8. Girls, fourth through ninth grade, will gain encouragement & interest in science reading the fascinating, challenging lives of twenty-nine renowned women scientists over the centuries in diverse fields: physicists, archaeologists, anthropologists, psychiatrists, aquanauts, astronauts. Hundreds of women's accomplishments in science over the centuries listed on last six pages. HISTORY OF WOMEN FOR CHILDREN (Color Illus) 32 p. $5.95 paperback 0-9601002-3-7; $12.95 hardcover 1984 0-9601002-4-5. FIRST book to trace women's history, pre-civilization to present, preschool through fifth grade. The Council on Interracial Books for Children "EXTRAORDINARY." APPLAUDED by A Guide to Non-Sexist Children's Books, Vol. II. HISTORY OF WOMEN ARTISTS FOR CHILDREN (Color Illus) 32 p. $6.95 paperback 0-9601002-5-3; $13.95 hardcover, 1987 0-9601002-6-1. Using exquisite museum reproductions, women's story as artists is traced from the 1500s to the present, leaving the reader with a feeling of awe in learning of the barriers women overcame to produce their art. Booklist, (March 88) "WORTHWHILE & PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED." The National Art Education News & School Arts (October 88) " ATTRACTIVE, INTERESTING & INFORMATION PACKED." Choice selected it as one of the best books of 1987. THE ABCS OF WHAT A GIRL CAN BE (Color Illus) 32 p. $5.95 paperback 0-9601002-2-9; Pre-school to 3rd Grade. 1980. Women are depicted in unusual occupations of power & authority such as U.S. President & Orchestra Conductor; in positions of creativity such as Scientist; in postions of athletic prowess such as Karate Teacher, all with non-sexist job titles. Single rhyming sentences. Order from VSE Publisher, 212 South Dexter, #150, Denver, CO 80222, Distributors, Bookstores.Vivian Sheldon Epstein is the author of 'History of Women in Science for Young People', published 1995 under ISBN 9780960100286 and ISBN 0960100288.