The Girl Who Could Fix Anything: Beatrice Shilling, World War II Engineer
This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history. Beatrice Shilling wasn't quite like other children. She could make anything. She could fix anything. And when she took a thing apart, she put it back together better than before. When Beatrice left home to study engineering, she knew that as a girl she wouldn't be quite like the other engineers--and she wasn't. She was better. Still, it took hard work and perseverance to persuade the Royal Aircraft Establishment to give her a chance. But when World War II broke out and British fighter pilots took to the skies in a desperate struggle for survival against Hitler's bombers, it was clearly time for new ideas. Could Beatrice solve an engine puzzle and help Britain win the war? American author Mara Rockliff and British illustrator Daniel Duncan team up for a fresh look at a turning point in modern history--and the role of a remarkable woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and way with a wrench (or spanner) made her quite unlike anyone else. An author's note and a list of selective sources provide additional information for curious readers.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1536212520
ISBN13:9781536212525
Release Date:September 2021
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:48 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.3" x 11.4"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Beautiful pictures, great story line. Laughed and smiled.
Published by azjen1 , 1 year ago
Beautiful illustrations and such a great story line, I was laughing and smiling as I read about hard times as well. Such a cute book. I can’t wait to give this to a daughter who takes everything apart and makes messes like Beatrice. Loved this cute book for girls and boys alike.
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