Women Who Changed the World
By Christy Matte,
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Engaging intro to some great women; could use more depth.
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What’s It About?
WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD shares animated mini-biographies of Marie Curie, Wangari Maathai, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, Jane Goodall, Amelia Earhart, and Malala Yousafzai. There's also a section on female astronauts and women who worked with the space program. Each story has multiple-choice questions that ask kids to think about what happened next or why something happened the way it did. Along the way, there are also a few interactive elements like puzzles. The stories are simplified and give a basic overview of the obstacles faced by each of these women, as well as their contributions to the world.
Is It Any Good?
Kids and adults will likely find something of interest in this light introduction to some amazing women who have changed the world as we know it. The collection in Women Who Changed the World is diverse, recognizing women from different countries, of different ethnic backgrounds, with varying areas of expertise, and from a range of time periods. The biographies are short enough to remain interesting, but deep enough to provide a reasonable overview in most cases. There are perhaps a few moments that are too light for the intended age group. In the scene where Rosa Parks is arrested on the bus, for example, a tiny and cute police dog runs over and urinates on a bus wheel. There are also some words and concepts that kids may not understand, such as the Taliban. Some kids may be frustrated by the multiple-choice questions, which refer to material that hasn't yet been discussed. Despite these challenges, this serves as a solid introduction to some important, impressive people.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about standing up for what you believe in and the role models in Women Who Changed the World. Are there times when you have wanted to speak up against something you thought was wrong? Why did you choose to speak or not speak up? What happened as a result?
Why were there fewer women than men in science and engineering fields 100 or even 50 years ago? How and why do you think that has changed?
App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
- Subjects: Language & Reading: reading comprehension, using supporting evidence, Science: chemistry, physics, Social Studies: events, historical figures
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Release date: January 18, 2019
- Category: Education
- Topics: Great Girl Role Models
- Publisher: Learny Land S.L.
- Version: 1.0
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 9.0 or later
- Last updated: January 23, 2019
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