Amazon.com description: Product Description: Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book gives readers unprecedented insight into the minds and lives of some of the great men and women who have helped shape the modern world. The book transports the reader back in time to share the excitement and inspiration of some of the most important moments in the history of technology. Perfect for any reader who is interested in the STEM subjects, this book looks at pioneers in science, technology, engineering, and math. It also gives readers a greater confidence to pursue these areas of study.