The Amazing Power of Girls - by Maria Marianayagam (Hardcover)

About the Book

"An accessible and beautiful picture book about our universe's most powerful and invisible forces: girls. Light-hearted, I go with the flow. Feel weighed down? Just let it go. Scientific forces are part of your everyday life, but you can't see them! How do you know they are there? Follow seven girls in this unique spin on introductions to STEM, as they personify and explain each force in their own words, bringing science to life. This exciting and beautiful girl-powered, STEM-focused picture book celebrates the strength of girls and their importance to science. The Amazing Power of Girls is perfect for teachers and parents looking for: Girls in STEM books; Introductory kid STEM books; Feminist picture books about STEM, and daring books for girls"--

Book Synopsis

An accessible and beautiful picture book about our universe's most powerful and invisible forces: girls.

Light-hearted, I go with the flow.

Feel weighed down? Just let it go.

Scientific forces are part of your everyday life, but you can't see them! How do you know they are there? Follow seven girls in this unique spin on introductions to STEM, as they personify and explain each force in their own words, bringing science to life.

This exciting and beautiful girl-powered, STEM-focused picture book celebrates the strength of girls and their importance to science.

The Amazing Power of Girls is perfect for teachers and parents looking for:

• Girls in STEM books
• Introductory kid STEM books
• Feminist picture books about STEM, and daring books for girls

Review Quotes

"In a field where women--especially those from diverse backgrounds--are significantly underrepresented, this book provides young readers with role models who look like them, reinforcing that they belong in STEM." -- Jennifer Flanagan, Co-founder, President, and CEO of Actua

"The Amazing Power of Girls highlights the presence of STEM in everyday life. This helps girls understand how they are part of the STEM ecosystem and makes it clear they will play an important role in shaping the world." -- Stephanie J. Hull, Ph.D. President & CEO, Girls Inc.