Includes bibliographical references (page 105) and index.
Contents
Introduction, putting it all together -- Ellen Swallow Richards, the environmental engineer -- Emily Warren Roebling, the chief engineer -- Catherine "Kate" Gleason, the mechanical engineer -- Lillian Moller Gilbreth, the industrial engineer -- Mary Jackson, the aerospace engineer.
Summary
Discusses what engineering is, highlighting female engineers who revolutionized the role of women in the field and providing activities, including building a suspension bridge, designing and building a kite, and investigating processed food.