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Mrs. Reyes from Arleta, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Future Scientists: Celebrating Women in STEM

Help me give my students books that celebrate women scientists and their discoveries and achievements!

  • 2 donors
  • $206 still needed

expires Jul 19

  • 2 donors
  • $206 still needed
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My Project

My students are a bright, curious, and diverse group of third-graders who love exploring new ideas. They are eager to learn about the world around them, ask insightful questions, and dream big. However, many have limited access to resources that showcase diverse role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

I want to create a classroom library of engaging, age-appropriate books that celebrate the achievements of women scientists across different cultures and historical periods.

By introducing my students to inspiring figures like Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, and Jane Goodall, I hope to help them see themselves as future scientists, inventors, and problem-solvers.

The books I’ve selected feature a range of reading levels, making them accessible to all my students. Titles like "The Bug Girl: A True Story" and "Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark" will spark curiosity and demonstrate that science is for everyone.

By adding these books to our classroom, I aim to foster a love for reading and science, promote representation and diversity in STEM, empower all students, especially girls, to see themselves as scientists, and create meaningful discussions about perseverance, creativity, and problem-solving.

I believe that every student deserves the opportunity to see themselves in the stories they read. With your support, we can inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators!

Mrs. Reyes Vena Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Arleta, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 Trailblazers of the 50 States: Celebrate the lives of inspiring people who paved the way from every state in America! (Volume 8) (Americana, 8) • Amazon Business $24.53 1 $24.53
Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Look Up!: Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman Astronomer • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark • Amazon Business $15.62 1 $15.62
Women in STEM: Women Who Changed Science and the World Pioneers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Bug Girl: A True Story • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Woman Who Split the Atom: The Life of Lise Meitner • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Maria Orosa Freedom Fighter: Scientist and Inventor from the Philippines • Amazon Business $13.61 1 $13.61
Dr. Maya, Ice Cream Scientist: Real Women in STEAM (The Look Up Series) • Amazon Business $12.84 1 $12.84
The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Marie Curie: (Children’s Biography Book, Kids Ages 5 to 10, Woman Scientist, Science, Nobel Prize, Chemistry) (Inspired Inner Genius) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist (Women in Science Books, Marine Biology for Kids, Shark Gifts) • Amazon Business $11.45 1 $11.45
Little People Big Dreams My First Jane Goodall (Board Book) /anglais • Amazon Business $10.02 1 $10.02
Blast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into Space • Amazon Business $10.02 1 $10.02
Caroline's Comets: A True Story • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
You Are a Star, Jane Goodall • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rachel Carson (Women in Science) • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96
It's Her Story - Marie Curie - A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (Volume 1) (Asha and Baz, 1) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut • Amazon Business $7.46 1 $7.46
She Was First! 45 Impressive Women Who Broke Barriers (Dover American History Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Mae Jemison: Ready-to-Read Level 3 (You Should Meet) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64

Materials cost

$297.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.41

Total project goal

$422.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $422.74

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$100.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $205.09

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