This entry in the Major Women in Science series profiles nine women who became movers and shakers in the field of engineering. From Grace Hopper, one of the country's earliest computer engineers who also created computer languages, to Aprille Ericsson-Jackson, an African American aerospace engineer who helped build NASA satellites, the book showcases diverse women and, in doing so, introduces a wide range of engineering opportunities. Though the layout is a bit bland, the easy-to-follow text features sidebars highlighting each woman's notable qualities. The profiles also include highlighted words and definitions and a list of related resources. A final chapter further explains the various careers and encourages readers to bust the stereotype of this male-oriented field. An educational inspiration for the next generation of female leaders.

INDOVINO, Shaina . Women in Engineering . ISBN 978-1-4222-2926-2 ; ISBN 978-1-4222-8895-5 . LC 2013009822. INDOVINO, Shaina . Women in Space . ISBN 978-1-4222-2931-6 ; ISBN 978-1-4222-8900-6 . LC 2013009826. INDOVINO, Shaina . Women in the Environmental Sciences . ISBN 978-1-4222-2927-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4222-8896-2 . LC 2013011150. INDOVINO, Shaina . Women Inventors . ISBN 978-1-4222-2932-3 ; ISBN 978-1-4222-8901-3 . LC 2013011155. ea vol: 64p. (Major Women in Science Series). further reading. glossary. illus. index. photos. reprods. websites. Mason Crest . 2013. lib. ed. $22.95; ebk. $28.95. Gr 6 Up A unique look at how women have influenced science, this series focuses on five different fields and the scientists (both current and throughout history) who've helped shape them. The books, broken down into clearly labeled chapters and subject headings, are text-heavy and dense with information, and the format is a bit off-putting. Large information boxes with white font on red backgrounds occasionally break up the texts, which are rather crowded on the pages. "Words to Know" (with the vocabulary words in red throughout the chapters) and "Find Out More" sections are at the end of each chapter. There is some weak writing in places (e.g. "More important, talk to a real scientist!"). Despite these shortcomings, these volumes, in which the final chapters focus on career opportunities for women in the sciences, will encourage girls to embrace STEM.