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Eurek-Her! Stories of Inspirational Women in STEM

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Curriculum Aligned

Twenty remarkable women who changed the world

This beautifully illustrated hardback celebrates the groundbreaking achievements of women scientists and inventors across thousands of years of history. From Tapputi Belatekallim, who created perfume through distillation in ancient Mesopotamia, to Nzambi Matee, named a Young Champion of the Earth by the United Nations in 2020, each story reveals how curiosity, determination, and brilliant thinking have shaped our world.

Written by historian Frances Durkin with vibrant illustrations by Nur Ventura, the book brings each scientist's story to life through engaging text and colourful diagrams that show their innovations at work. The profiles span continents and centuries, introducing readers to women from diverse backgrounds who overcame barriers to pursue their passion for discovery—from Nobel Prize winner Tu Youyou's malaria treatment breakthrough to Bibha Chowdhuri riding a mule up the Himalayas to conduct cloud chamber experiments.

Beyond the inspiring biographies, twelve hands-on experiments invite young readers to practise their own STEM skills. Activities include making a fossil, setting off a chain reaction, playing the smell test game, and measuring something invisible—each one connecting directly to the scientists' work and encouraging children to think like inventors themselves.

Suitable for children aged 8 years and up

Further Information

What's Included: 20 scientist profiles, 12 step-by-step experiments, glossary of scientific terms, table of elements.

Activities Include: Making a fossil, setting off a chain reaction, playing the smell test game, designing a bridge, making a lava lamp, measuring invisible things.

About the Author: Frances Durkin is a historian, writer and regular contributor to Aquila magazine. She co-created the Histronauts and runs workshops at museums and bookshops. She has also written for the Tate and lives in Buckinghamshire with her young family.

About the Illustrator: Nur Ventura is an illustrator from Barcelona who works across children's books, advertising, and institutional illustration. Her colourful, engaging style brings each scientist's story to life with warmth and clarity.

About the Activities Writer: Jenny Jacoby is a science graduate who works as an author and editor in publishing. She previously wrote the bestselling STEM Starters for Kids series for b small.

Publisher: b small publishing—an independent publisher specialising in children's activity books, non-fiction and language learning for ages 0-11. For over 30 years, they've been creating books that celebrate children's enthusiasm for discovery.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781913918941

Publisher: b small publishing

Publication Date: September 2024

Format: Hardback

Pages: 72

Age Range: 8 years and up

Dimensions: 29cm (height)

Authors: Written by Frances Durkin, illustrated by Nur Ventura, activities by Jenny Jacoby

Key Features: 20 scientist profiles spanning ancient to modern times, 12 hands-on STEM experiments, full-colour illustrations throughout, glossary and periodic table included.

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Beautifully Illustrated and Highly Acclaimed

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Why we like it

What sets this book apart is how it balances accessibility with substance. The bite-sized profiles make it easy for children to dip in and out, whilst the hands-on experiments transform reading into doing. It's particularly valuable for showing girls that STEM fields have always included brilliant female minds—they just haven't always been given the recognition they deserved. The global scope is refreshing too, moving beyond familiar Western figures to celebrate innovators from Kenya, India, Nigeria and beyond.