Welcome to Day 5 of my Girl Power Books series! I have had so much fun sharing some of our favorite books about strong women and girls. If you have missed previous days, check out the other links here!

I wanted to finish the week with some new favorite books about women in STEM. I have previously shared books about women in STEM and I am always on the look out for more! From mathematicians to scientists, these remarkable women made a mark on the world with their incredible discoveries and accomplishments. Give your kids someone new to look up to with these trailblazing women!

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Ada Lovelace (Little People, BIG DREAMS)*

Written by Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by Zafouko Yamamoto

This book introduces readers to Ada Lovelace. It follows her path from a small child who loved math, to a brilliant woman who would become the world’s first computer programmer. The text is simple with only a couple of lines per page, making the story very accessible to young readers. The illustrations tell the story, showing Ada using her love of math to create code.

Pocket Bios: Marie Curie*

Written and illustrated by Al Berenger

This small biography introduces young readers to the life and achievements of Marie Curie. Each two page spread focuses on a specific set of years in Curie’s life, exploring her childhood, studies, personal life, and scientific discoveries. The illustrations are colorful and engaging for young ones, keeping them interested in the historical background of this fascinating woman.

Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge*

Written and illustrated by Rachel Dougherty

This fascinating history of Emily Roebling tells the reader about her role in completing the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. The text explores her early life, as well as her relationship with her husband, the chief engineer on the project. The illustrations are full of details, including diagrams of scientific concepts.

Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

Written by Margot Lee Shetterly and illustrated by Laura Freeman

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden and the remarkable and groundbreaking work that they did at NASA at a time when women, and especially black women, were often overlooked. This inspiring story shows how they overcame the many racial and gender barriers in front of them to become an important part of history. The illustrations are full of bright colors and interesting details, incorporating various mathematical formulas, diagrams, and more.

Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13

Written by Helaine Becker and illustrated by Tiemdow Phumiruk

This book introduces readers to the inspirational life of Katherine Johnson. The story follows her from her early days as a math loving child, to her time as a groundbreaking mathematician who helped to save lives through her work at NASA. The text is easy for kids to understand, while the colorful illustrations are bursting with energy and excitement.

The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and illustrated by Daniel Rieley

Raye Montague was a groundbreaking engineer who faced a variety of gender and racial barriers in her quest to fulfill her dreams. The rhyming text tells of her love of math and her desire to be an engineer, and takes the reader through her career and her accomplishments. In addition to the fun cartoon like illustrations, the book also includes photographs from her life and a detailed time line.

Mae Among the Stars

Written by Roda Ahmed and illustrated by Stasia Burrington

Mae Jemison was the first African American woman in space, and this captivating picture book introduces readers to her life and legacy. The story follows her from a childhood spent dreaming of space travel, to her remarkable space travel that changed history. The text is engaging and easy for kids to relate to, while the illustrations are vibrant and colorful, making the reader dream of space travel as well.

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

Written by Laurie Lawlor and illustrated by Laura Beingessner

This book introduces readers to the work of Rachel Carson, and her impact on environmental awareness. Rachel Carson loved nature, and as she grew, she often found solace among the beauty of nature. When she noticed pollution from the local factories affecting the beloved nature around her home, she decided to do something about it. This book explores her love of nature, as well as the mark that she made on history and the way that we view our impact on the environment. The illustrations are beautiful, using gentle colors and textures to highlight the beauty in nature.

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Thanks for Joining me on this Girl Power journey!

There are so many amazing inspirational books for young girls, and books about strong women who have changed history. I have had a lot of fun sharing them this week! If you missed any days, click here to check them out. And don’t forget to sign up for the Babies to Bookworms Monthly Newsletter for more book recommendations every month!

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