Through 15 stories, young readers can learn about pioneering Black women in STEM fields. Each short biography features a woman who has excelled in her work, inspiring young readers to learn from these role models. This book would also be a great jumping-off point for finding women your child is interested in learning more about!

This fun and informative book uses a narrative of twins who have just moved into a new house to tell readers about African American inventors whose work often gets overlooked. As the twins explore their new home, they learn about inventors like Dr. Percy Julian, who synthesized medicine from plants, and Fred Jones, who invented refrigeration units that allowed perishable food to be shipped by truck.

This beautifully illustrated picture book biography teaches readers about Dr. Ernest Everett Just, a pioneering biologist whose work with egg cells and marine invertebrates widened our understanding of sea creatures and how life develops from egg cells.

Traffic signals are so ingrained in driving today, it’s hard to imagine a time when they didn’t exist. But, after seeing a crash between a car and a horse-drawn carriage, Garrett Morgan was inspired to create a traffic signal to help prevent future accidents and increase road safety. This picture book takes children through Morgan’s life, from his childhood to his career as a successful businessman and inventor.