Girls Think of Everything: Catherine Thimmesh

Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women

Inspire the next generation of innovators with Girls Think of Everything, an engaging children’s nonfiction book celebrating remarkable inventions created by women.

Written by Sibert Medal winner Catherine Thimmesh and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, this updated edition introduces young readers to inventive women whose creativity, determination, and problem-solving changed everyday life.

Expanded to reflect a more diverse and technological world, the book shares compelling stories of female inventors while showing children that important ideas can come from anyone. Colorful illustrations and accessible storytelling make science, engineering, history, and innovation exciting for both independent readers and classroom discussion.

Features

• Inspiring true stories of inventions created by women
• Updated and expanded edition
• Celebrates female inventors from diverse backgrounds
• Encourages creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving
• Introduces STEM concepts through engaging history
• Written by Catherine Thimmesh
• Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
• Durable hardcover format
• Ideal for home, school, and library collections

Perfect For

• Curious young readers
• Girls interested in science and engineering
• STEM and STEAM education
• Homeschool enrichment
• Classroom and school libraries
• Women’s History Month
• Birthday and holiday gifts
• Aspiring inventors and problem-solvers

Author: Catherine Thimmesh
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Format: Hardcover
Themes: Women Inventors, STEM, Innovation, History, and Creativity