We've all heard of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, but very few
female inventors are household names. This fascinating book illuminates
the history of women who used their brainpower and skills to produce
important items we use ever day. Meet Hedy LaMarr, a famous Hollywood
actress by day and inventor of a radio guidance system for torpedos by
night. Marvel at the cleverness of Ng Mui, who developed the martial art
known as Wing Chun, which later developed into kung fu.