Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane's Bright Invention Mak

Description: Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine by Kate Hannigan, Sarah Green Celebrate the inventor of the dishwasher in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography about Josephine Garis Cochrane, the brains behind one of the worlds most-used kitchen appliances.Celebrate the inventor of the dishwasher in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography about Josephine Garis Cochrane, the brains behind one of the worlds most-used kitchen appliances.Many Americans have a dishwasher in their kitchen. But who invented it?Meet Josephine Garis Cochrane- entrepreneur, innovator, girlboss. Washing dishes is a pain-it leaves Josephines cups cracked, her dishes dinged, and her chowder bowls chipped. Shed rather be picking flowers, frosting cakes, or playing piano than dealing with cracked crockery. What to do about a chore thats icky, destructive, and time-consuming? Josephine tackles this task the modern way- she makes a machine to do it for her! She tinkers and tests, and perseveres through fizzles and flops-until she has a government patent for her invention, and there are whirring, whizzing, bubbling dishwashers making a splash across America.This charming tale includes an authors note, a list of notable women inventors, a timeline of fascinating inventions, and a list of sources. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Chicago childrens author Kate Hannigan writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. A former newspaper journalist, she is the author of numerous childrens books, including A Lady Has the Floor and Nellie vs. Elizabeth.Sarah Green is a RISD-educated illustrator and designer from San Francisco. She is the illustrator of numerous picture books, including Fight of the Century by Barb Rosenstock and Born Hungry by Alex Prudhomme. Review Winner, 2024 Colonial Dames AwardA 2024 NSTA-CBC Best STEM BookA Bank Street Best Childrens Book"Though Cochranes may not be a household name, Hannigan seeks to change that, presenting the events chronologically and factually, interspersing the narration with quotes and information about other inventors of the period, women included. Greens bright digital illustrations capture Josephines determination and emotions and enhance the text with diagrams, sketches, and charming homey details, including dishes and tools floating by. A wonderfully realized introduction to a fascinating, long-overlooked woman." —Kirkus Reviews"Hannigan portrays Cochrane as astrong-minded woman who succeeded despite legal and social constraints on womens actions, while Greens colorful digital illustrations provide appropriate character portrayals, period settings, and clothing for the story. The informative back matter offers introductions to 16 other women inventors as well as more information on Cochrane and her company. A picture book celebrating a little-known inventor."—Booklist Review Quote "Though Cochranes may not be a household name, Hannigan seeks to change that, presenting the events chronologically and factually, interspersing the narration with quotes and information about other inventors of the period, women included. Greens bright digital illustrations capture Josephines determination and emotions and enhance the text with diagrams, sketches, and charming homey details, including dishes and tools floating by. A wonderfully realized introduction to a fascinating, long-overlooked woman." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1635926211 Author Sarah Green Short Title Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine Language English Year 2023 Illustrator Sarah Green ISBN-10 1635926211 ISBN-13 9781635926217 Format Hardcover Subtitle Josephine Cochranes Bright Invention Makes a Splash Pages 40 Audience Age 7-10 Publication Date 2023-03-14 Imprint Calkins Creek Publisher Astra Publishing House Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-03-14 NZ Release Date 2023-03-14 US Release Date 2023-03-14 UK Release Date 2023-03-14 DEWEY 609.2 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141425943;

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