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"The career book series you wish you had as a kid. Introduce kids ages 8 to 12 to a real woman in a ridiculously fun STEM career that could change their future while inspiring curiosity and confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Part true-story biography, part STEM activity book, AMANDA, TOY ENGINEER celebrates the story of Amanda, a real woman in engineering who gets to play with toys every day-it's her job! Amanda believes you can make the impossible possible one step at a time. AMANDA, TOY ENGINEER includes: FEMALE ROLE MODEL: In short chapters and a fun narrative, young readers learn how Amanda grew from a curious kid into a confident mechanical engineer. FUN FACTS: ​​​​​​​Readers are introduced to engineering basics and how problem solving, creativity, and design come together to make the impossible possible. STEAM ACTIVITIES: Kids complete hands-on STEAM activities like how to engineer their very own toy idea which flexes their innovation and inventor muscles. ""Amanda, Toy Engineer is an informative, fun, and friendly insider's look at what goes into toy design.... "" - Publisher's Weekly Why do female career role models in STEM matter? Women make up just 27% of the STEM workforce while less than 15% of engineers are women. STEM careers have higher salaries and higher rates of employment while tackling some of the world's most pressing issues, which are currently lacking a female perspective. Welcome all kids into the world of STEM with The Look Up Series. Celebrate female role models by sharing extraordinary women's stories and career paths with a side of some serious girl power. These real-life stories feature not famous women, but real women who can become your kid's childhood heroes. Let's get to work with The Look Up Series! Collect all five books in The Look Up Series, winner of the Best Nonfiction Book Series from the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and written by award-winning American Girl author Aubre Andrus: Amanda, Toy Engineer Zi, Video Game Developer Dr. Maya, Ice Cream Scientist Angella, Beauty Chemist Tracey, Theme Park Designer "

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"""A captivating account about an engineer that's information-packed and personal."" - Kirkus"

A captivating account about an engineer that's information-packed and personal. - Kirkus

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Aubre Andrus is an award-winning children's book author with dozens of books published by American Girl, National Geographic Kids, Lonely Planet Kids, Disney, Scholastic, and more. Her titles encourage kids to be kind and be curious. She cherished her time spent as an editor at American Girl magazine, and is committed to writing books that empower girls and inspire them to become the leaders of tomorrow. Aubre received her degree in journalism and film from the University of Wisconsin. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Visit www.aubreandrus.com for more information on school visits or find her on social media @aubreandrus.

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