Women are often left behind when it comes to STEM careers. Historically speaking, girls haven't received the nurturing needed to nudge them into such areas of study, as said subjects have always been "for boys," or so society says. Thus, as women, few pursue STEM-related degrees.

But, as part of an emphatic push to increase equality throughout these male-dominated fields, more adults are exposing young girls to the fun, exciting world of STEM with educational toys that introduce them to the underlying concepts of such groundbreaking subjects at an early age.

While the selection seems to grow each day, the following array of toys will surely empower your young scientist to pursue her passion when she grows up.