The roles of women had already been predetermined by society: housewife, homemaker, mother. But there are those who went against the societal flow and created their own paths. Their resilience made them gate-crash the party that was only intended for the male population. Women entered the doors of science and dominated its fields, regardless of the challenges. Even in the face of discouraging forces from their peers and colleagues &ndash; even from their families &ndash; these women persisted and advanced. Because of the unparalleled contributions and achievements for science, the scientific community has now been friendly to the female population. Without the efforts of these women scientists, the world would not be the same today. Their discoveries pushed humanity several years forward into the future.<br />&nbsp;<br />The stories of these women in The Little Book of Women Scientists disprove the myth, &ldquo;Man is superior.&rdquo; In their own unique ways, these women demonstrated the power and strengths of womanhood.<br /><br /><br /><br />This series features true-to-life stories of notable figures in history across the globe whose determination, dreams and hard work allowed them to achieve greatness in their chosen field of expertise. From politics to the Nobel Peace Prize, each remarkable individual featured offers a unique story that will resonate with readers of all ages across different backgrounds.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />Features include<ul> <li>Perfect for readers ages 8-14 years old&nbsp;</li> <li>Non-fiction chapter books perfect for the family&nbsp;</li> <li>Easy to read stories any young reader can enjoy&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Features inspiring stories that challenge young readers to aspire for greatness&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<br />There&rsquo;s something for everyone in this series so start reading and discover that dreams can come true even in real life. Sometimes, those dreams can even change the world for the better.<br />&nbsp;