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Books for Girls That Empower Them to Reach for the Stars

Females are the future in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. In 1970, women accounted for just 8% of the STEM...

Empowering Books for Girls to Inspire the Young

In a world where gender stereotypes and biases are still prevalent, empowering young girls is crucial. Do you know what one of the best...

9 Reasons to Study Chemistry as a Teen

Are you a parent looking to inspire your child's love of science? Encouraging your child to study chemistry as a teenager can pave the...

A Girl's Guide to Jennifer Doudna

Fewer than 30% of the world's researchers are women. While the demographics are shifting, it's clear that many women, for whatever...

9 of the Best Science Books for Girls

Did you know that a third of women in the United States workforce have STEM occupations? While the number of women working in the field...

Learning How to Code: A Guide for Teenagers

Thirty years ago, only about one-third of the computer science industry was made up of women. It was a male-dominated industry from...

5 Reasons You Should Consider Studying a Degree in STEM

Despite strides in recent decades toward greater equality in the workplace, women today make up just 28 percent of the workforce in...

Who Was Marie Curie?

Few women in history have done as much for women in science as Marie Curie. Decades ahead of her time, she pioneered groundbreaking...

5 Female Scientists Who Helped Change the World

From 1901 to 2022, only 61 women have ever won one of the Nobel Prizes in science and mathematics. Does your daughter hope to one day...

Inspirational Science Books for Girls