How High Can We Climb? The Story of
Women Explorers
by Jeannine Atkins
Enhanced by thoughts and dialogue imagined by the author,
the stories of 12 female explorers--sailors, mountain climbers,
and deep-sea divers—are brought to life with clever
pictures that celebrate these remarkably brave women.
The Flag Maker: A Story of the
Star-Spangled Banner
by Susan Bartoletti
The flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled
Banner also inspired the author, who upon seeing the flag
at the Smithsonian Institution became curious about the hands
that had sewn it.
With Courage and Cloth: Winning the
Fight for a Woman's Right to Vote
by Ann Bausum
An award-winning author chronicles the story of the women's
suffrage movement in America, using compelling period photographs—including
some never before published—-to illustrate the vivid
narrative.
Ruth Law Thrills a Nation
by Don Brown
In 1916 a young woman named Ruth Law attempted to fly from
Chicago to New York City in one day—something no one
else had ever done. This is the story of that daring attempt.
Beautifully detailed watercolors dramatize a dangerous journey
made by the pilot President Woodrow Wilson called "great".
Girls: A History of Growing Up Female
in America
by Penny Colman
Rich in historical detail, Girls draws on eyewitness accounts, diaries, letters, memoirs, slave narratives, household manuals, and photos to chronicle the stories of females growing up in America from pre-colonial days to the present.
Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became
the World's Fastest Woman
by Kathleen Krull
Wilma Rudolph had plenty of love and attention from her parents
and her 21 brothers and sisters while she was growing up in
the 1940s in Clarksville, Tennessee. When she contracted polio,
the doctor said she would never walk again—but Wilma
refused to believe him. Over the years, Wilma overcame incredible
odds to become one of the world's finest athletes.
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Woman for President: The Story
of Victoria Woodhull
by Kathleen Krull
Do you know the first woman to run for president? The first
woman to have a seat on the Stock Exchange? The first woman
to own a newspaper? To speak before Congress? They were all
Victoria Woodhull; this is her story.
Outrageous Women of Ancient Times
by Vicki Leon
In most ancient societies women were expected to be seen and
not heard, but some exceptional individuals refused to accept
this. These heroines rocked the world with their accomplishments,
and with their attitude! This book relates the unusual stories
of 15 of these brave and fascinating women.
Uppity Women of the New World
by Vicki Leon
Men weren't the only explorers between the early 1500s and 1800s. This book recounts the adventures of more than 200 of history's forgotten female pioneers, including France's Jeanne Baret, the first person to circumnavigate the globe.
When I Grow Up, I Want to Be Me
by Sandra Magsamen
Every page of this inspirational gift book on self-esteem
includes vibrant, full-color illustrations representing girls
of diverse colors, shapes, and sizes.
When Marian Sang: The True Recital of
Marian Anderson
by Pam Munoz Ryan
Young readers are introduced to one of opera's most important
singers, known for her historic 1939 concert at the Lincoln
Memorial which drew an integrated crowd of over 75,000 in
pre-Civil Rights America.
Madam President: The Extraordinary,
True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics
by Catherine Thimmesh
With an engaging narrative, fascinating quotes, and elegant
illustrations, this captivating book not only shows how far
women have come but also reveals the many unsung roles women
have played in political history.
I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets
Women the Vote
by Linda Linda Arms
With lively text and humorous illustrations, this striking
picture book biography shows how one girl's gumption propels
her through a life filled with challenges until, in 1869,
she wins the vote for women in Wyoming Territory—the
first time ever in the United States.
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