The Hidden Giants

Discusses the history of women in science, which dates back 4,000 years ago. Includes biographical information on women involved in science, such as Acca-Lurentia, Arate of Cyrene, Ruth Benedict, Mary Brush, Dorotea Bucca, Marie Curie, Sadie Delaney, Diotama, Grace Hopper, Sarah Mather, Florence Nightingale, Lucy Hobbs Taylor, and Margaret Floy Washburn. Contains photographs of some of the women involved in science.