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Highlighting traditional entrepreneurial themes such as creativity, dedication, self-drive, determination in adversity, and observation, Swaby introduces lesser-known female science pioneers including Canadian engineer Yvonne Brill, Russian mathematician Sophie Kowalevski, and American bacteriologist Alice Hamilton. Each well-researched, accessible biographical narrative touches on personal background and cultural impacts and could be a good jumping-off point for further research. Bib., ind.