Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational Architects,

Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational Architects, Engineers, and Landscape Designers (6) (Women of Action)

An inspiration for young people who love to design, build, and work with their hands, Women of Steel and Stone tells the stories of 22 female architects, engineers, and landscape designers from the 1800s to today. Engaging profiles based on historical research and firsthand interviews stress how childhood passions, perseverance, and creativity led these women to overcome challenges and break barriers to achieve great success in their professions. Subjects include Marion Mahony Griffin, who worked alongside Frank Lloyd Wright to establish his distinct architectural-drawing style; Emily Warren Roebling, who, after her husband fell ill, took over the duties of chief engineer on the Brooklyn Bridge project; Marian Cruger Coffin, a landscape architect who designed estates of Gilded Age mansions; Beverly L. Greene, the first African American woman in the country to get her architecture license; Zaha Hadid, one of todayâ€™s best-known architects and the first woman to receive the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize; and many others. Practical information such as lists of top schools in each field; descriptions of specific areas of study and required degrees; and lists of programs for kids and teens, places to visit, and professional organizations, make this an invaluable resource for students, parents, and teachers alike.
Country USA
Brand Chicago Review Press
Manufacturer Chicago Review Press
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 884190205441
EANs 9781613745083
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Chicago Review Press
Manufacturer	Chicago Review Press
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
UPCs	884190205441
EANs	9781613745083
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational Architects, Engineers, and Landscape Designers (6) (Women of Action)

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