Megan Smith - (Women in Science and Technology) by Robin Michal Koontz (Hardcover)

About the Book

Women in Science and Technology: Megan Smith gives readers in grades 1-3 a brief biography of the self-proclaimed technology evangelist who was the first woman to serve as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the United States.

Book Synopsis

Women in Science and Technology: Megan Smith gives readers in grades 1-3 a brief biography of the self-proclaimed technology evangelist who was the first woman to serve as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the United States. The little girl who was curious about everything now believes that everyone can use technology, data, and science to make the world a better place while reducing the human impact on the planet. She shows how fun the field of technology can be, and how people of all backgrounds can adventure together to solve the world's problems. The biographies in this collection introduce students to influential women in science and technology, from astronauts to medical doctors. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, a time line, and an extention activity.

From the Back Cover

Megan Smith is sure that just about anyone can be happy working in technology if only given the chance to try it! Calling herself a tech evangelist, the former Chief Technology Officer of the United States shows how fun the field of technology can be, and how people of all backgrounds can adventure together to solve the world's problems.

Review Quotes

These titles introduce young readers to important women in the fields of technology and science. Each contains an overview of the early life and how her math and science interests influenced the subject's future career. All had to overcome sexim and in some cases, such as Katherine Johnson's, the added burden of racism, as they made their way through college and careers in traditionally male fields. The scope is limited, but pertinent points are presented, and the text and illustrations appropriately introduce young readers to these influential women. VERDICT These well-done introductions to important female scientists should appeal to young readers. - SLJ Fall 2019

Young readers receive a kid-friendly introduction to inspiring women in STEM fields with this picture-book biography series, Women in Science and Technology. Annie Easley focuses on Annie's love for math and how it led her work as a computer programmer. Also noted are her contributions to vehicles and energy, as well as the obstacles Annie overcame as one of the only African Americans in her field. In Grace Hopper, readers will follow Grace's knack for math as it takes her on a path to the Navy, where she became one of the most important computer programmers and worked with various computer languages. Katherine Johnson discusses Katherine's struggles while she pursued her talents in math and physics, as well as her important role at NASA as she calculated space flights and worked on the space shuttle. Mae C. Jemison follows Mae's journey to becoming an astronaut and bringing new technologies to Africa as a doctor. Bright, colorful illustrations depict the struggles, successes, and determination of each woman featured, with crisp, clear text and short sentences flowing easily from one page to the next, accompanied by larger, more colorful quotes from each of the women. Each book is appended with a time line, text-dependent questions, extension activities, and strategies for reading comprehension, making this series ideal for those building their reading skills. - Booklist Fall 2019`