No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice

Published on February 1, 2022 by National Geographic Books

Named 2022 Best STEM Book by the National Science Teaching Association

This 160-page book for kids illuminates how women scientists are making history today. 

In winter 2022, kids will dive deep into the powerful stories and inspiring lives of 25 living scientists and adventurers as they flip through the pages of No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice (Feb.1, 2022; ages 8-12; $16.99). Live from the field, two National Geographic Explorers, Clare Fieseler and Gabby Salazar, aim to celebrate dozens of lesser-known changemakers and outstanding women of diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and fields of study – many of whom are only just beginning to make a name for themselves – by shining a light on the unique journeys and struggles that led to their incredible modern-day achievements. 

Inside these pages, readers will uncover the stories of amazing women who have done, and are still doing, incredible things across the globe; women who have traveled the world to protect animals, tell stories, preserve history, and complete incredible athletic feats. They’ll learn about what it’s really like to be a woman in science – including the hardships many endure before ultimately forging their own paths in science and exploration. 

Each chapter will delve into the astonishing adventures, epic failures, and greatest successes of the amazing careers of each featured explorer. Along the way, kids will hear invaluable wisdom, motivating advice, and lessons learned directly from the amazing women who are making an immense difference in the world. They will also be exposed to 25 different career paths!

No Boundaries will encourage every young reader to dream bigger, go further, and take chances. Whether you’re in your backyard or on Mars, it aims to prove that no adventure is too big to tackle, and that there is no one path to changing the world.