For All the Curious Girls

Have you ever wondered how an insect flies or why a curveball curves? What about why waves make bubbles when they break on the beach or how blood flows through your veins? If these wonders spark your curiosity, For All the Curious Girls is your invitation to explore the fascinating world of fluid dynamics. The girls in these stories are just like you - curious and eager to understand the science of the world around them. In these pages, women scientists bring to life the journeys of girls from different cultures and backgrounds as they uncover the secrets of fluid dynamics - and demonstrate how your own questions and passions have the potential to lead to a rewarding career. From the graceful swirl of smoke rising above a power plant to the way wind shapes the leaves on trees, fluid dynamics is everywhere, waiting to be noticed, explored, and understood. No matter what you dream of becoming, let these tales inspire you to follow your curiosity - it just might take you farther than you ever imagined.