Careers for Girls

Let go the sandbags and dream BIG.

Anne Daly, Anne Daly

$60.95 $52

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

CKD Press
02 November 2021

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Diverse and inclusive women with STEM, trade and art careers. Help take the focus away from what girls can look like, to what girls can do.

Quite a few books and toys aimed at young girls seem to contain a lot of pink, and feature princesses, fairies and skinny dolls with makeup. These are fun to play with and read about, but where are the role models to balance out girls' expectations of real life? Who can make them feel worthy and valued? Who can show girls they can become important in their field of work, invent new technology, discover new medicines, inspire others, or choose a career that could save people, animals or the planet?

Young girls today are growing up in an image-conscious world. It is teaching them to care less about 'making a difference' and more about making their faces look different. The young women in this book want people to look at them and think smart first, not 'pretty' first. They prefer a makeup-free look and don't mind a few hairs out of place. Whether these women are walking around, using wheelchairs or wearing prosthetic limbs, they are all strong and capable. These diverse and inclusive women want to help young girls realise that what they can look like is not as important as what they can do.

Girls have a right to help shape the world they are going to live in as adults, and STEM jobs can help.

Careers for Girls features:

Descriptions of STEM, trade and art careers and what's so great about them

The barriers girls face when choosing STEM school subjects

'The Importance of Friends' and 'Girls Supporting Girls'

A 'Tap Water' tune for green schools, a 'Mindfulness' moment and fill-in activities

Original hand-drawn artwork with interesting, colourful backgrounds, and Irish places of interest.

This book is a map for young girls that can start them on a journey of discovery to find out what they really want to be when they grow up. It is time for girls to rise and they don't need any more distractions. They need role models. Give a young girl in your life the gift of a bright future and let her dream BIG.

By: Anne Daly
Illustrated by: Anne Daly
Imprint: CKD Press
Country of Publication: Ireland
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 279mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781739817503
ISBN 10: 1739817508
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 02 November 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anne Daly has worked in management and in the STEM sector, in Ireland and America, building, repairing and troubleshooting computers. She has written for MsCareerGirl.com and is a member of ALLi and Writing.ie. After a 16 year career and 10 years of marriage, Anne decided she was ready to be a mother. She now has two teenagers and credits them for inspiring in her a passion to help children understand life. This has become the driving force behind her books. Born in 1969 and raised on the north side of Dublin, Ireland, Anne now lives in the rural midlands of Ireland, in a little bungalow, with her husband, their two children, three stray cats and a big loud dog. Find out more about Anne's animal friends, and her books, at AnneDaly.com. Anne Daly has worked in management and in the STEM sector, in Ireland and America, building, repairing and troubleshooting computers. She has written for MsCareerGirl.com and is a member of ALLi and Writing.ie. After a 16 year career and 10 years of marriage, Anne decided she was ready to be a mother. She now has two teenagers and credits them for inspiring in her a passion to help children understand life. This has become the driving force behind her books. Born in 1969 and raised on the north side of Dublin, Ireland, Anne now lives in the rural midlands of Ireland, in a little bungalow, with her husband, their two children, three stray cats and a big loud dog. Find out more about Anne's animal friends, and her books, at AnneDaly.com.

Reviews for Careers for Girls: Let go the sandbags and dream BIG.

"""Any collection strong in STEM teachings and subjects and early career preparation needs this outstanding picture book survey, which transmits not just facts, but empowerment."" D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review and Editor, Donovan's Literary Services. ""Beautiful book - I am blown away; what a stunning book for any kid. My daughter is 11 and she absolutely loves it. Every girl should have a copy."" Sharon Lombard, Director, I Wish (iWish.ie)"