Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women Audiobook, by Catherine Thimmesh Play Audiobook Sample

Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women Audiobook

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Read By: Karen Zippler Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781440716966

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

07:07 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

52 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:51 minutes

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Publisher Description

Did you know Toll House Cookies were created accidentally in an old Toll House in Massachusetts by a woman hurrying to make a tasty snack for her patrons? And did you know that Liquid Paper (or white-out) was invented because of one small typing mistake? Often overshadowed by famous male inventors, women have also made many significant contributions to science and industry. This audiobook profiles women like Stephanie Kwolek who created Kevlar body armor. You'll also hear about women like Ruth Wakefield, whose Toll House Cookie recipe has satisfied the sweet tooth of millions, and Grace Murray Hopper, a mathematician and Navy officer who pioneered the science of computer programming. The stories of these women, and many others, will make you believe that nothing is impossible. Catherine Thimmesh's Girls Think of Everything won an IRA Award for outstanding literature for young people. "An outstanding collective biography of women and girls who changed the world with their inventions."-School Library Journal

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— Teresa (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good starter book for kids interested in inventions. Though this book focuses on things invented by women, it's still got some interesting info for any budding inventors. My favorite new bit of info: Kevlar was invented by a woman. Who knew? "

    — Beka, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Super cute title, amazing inventions, lacking something. It is amamzing what things girls have done. "

    — Esther, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " my favorite book when i was little. it's the aspiring-feminist-book. Did you know women invented windshield wipers, ice-cream cones, and even kevlar? "

    — Hannah, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An interesting and inspirational book. I just wish the title were different (why must we pit girls against boys -- wouldn't you want boys to read the book and recognize the accomplishments of women inventors?) "

    — Angela, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Thought it was a fun read! Good dinner table conversation starters. "

    — Cindy, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An awesome book filled with the awesomeness of us women! What's not to like? "

    — Sayshisweetie, 7/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I learned that alot of the inventions we still use today were invented my women. "

    — Jennifer, 7/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I bet you always wanted to know how scotch guard came to be, or the brassiere, or the chocolate chip cookie! Interesting stories of thinking women. Very fast read - only 50 some pages. "

    — Denise, 2/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Brief, highly readable accounts of inventions by women. "

    — Megan, 2/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a great little read - would be perfect for "tween" - it was written more for that audience, I think. However, I still loved the history, the ingenuity and the fortitude of continuing on with an idea (especially when everyone else tells you it's silly or not worth it). "

    — Nicole, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What I learned? White out, Kevlar, Snuglis, the stories of inventions for many, many different things . . . "

    — Verdi, 1/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fabulous book. It was well written in a fun manner telling of how women have been inventors forever. It tells when the first woman was allowed a patent. This is a good book for you women readers to read and know how inventive women are! "

    — Kathryn, 11/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Go read this. Now! History, invention 'science it's all amazing. "

    — AnnieM, 9/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Gives a lot of nice facts !!! This book inspired me to invent something !!!1 "

    — Anastasia, 9/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I LOVE this book. It's been out a while....but it has great content and I think the graphics are super. Hopefully it will be reprinted with wider availability....SOON! (ummm....hello, publisher?...it's me......pushy bookseller) "

    — George, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Candid, heartwarming snapshots of a Peacable Kingdom. A book every animal lover will want. Libraries will want to have multiple copies. "

    — Ed, 4/29/2011

About Catherine Thimmesh

Catherine Thimmesh is the Sibert Medal–winning author of Team Moon. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her family.