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Anthropologist : scientist of the people Batten, Mary. 2001 301 BAT
The author describes her experience as an anthropologist to the Ache people of Paraguay, South America.
Government & politics Jones, Veda Boyd. 1999 320 JON
Profiles women who have been active in politics and government, including Barbara Jordan, Geraldine Ferraro, and Sandra Day O'Connor.
Barbara McClintock : geneticist Cullen, J. Heather. 2003 576.5 CUL
Presents the life and career of the geneticist who in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize for her study of maize cells.
Pond watching with Ann Morgan Ross, Michael Elsohn, 1952- 2000 590 ROS
Describes the life and work of Ann Haven Morgan, who studied, taught, and wrote about the animals of ponds and streams and the importance of an ecological approach to conservation. Includes related activities.
Civil War doctor : the story of Mary Walker Joinson, Carla. 2007 610 JOI
Tells the life story of Mary Edwards Walker, an abolitionist's daughter who chose not to wear the constricting women's fashions of her time, volunteered medical services in the Civil War and won a Medal of Honor after being refused a commission as an army surgeon, and fought for women's rights.
Frida Kahlo : the artist in the blue house Holzhey, Magdalena. 2003 759.972 HOL
Presents an introduction to artist Frida Kahlo, discussing how her love of Mexico, her husband Diego Rivera, and a serious accident at the age of eighteen influenced her work, and looking at some of her many autobiographical paintings and drawings.
When Marian sang : the true recital of Marian Anderson the voice of a century Ryan, Pam Muänoz. 2002 782.1 RYA
An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
Daring pirate women Sharp, Anne Wallace. 2002 910.4 SHA
Profiles pirates throughout history, especially women pirates of Europe, America, and Asia, such as Princess Alvilda, Ingean Ruadh, Grany Imallye, Elizabeth Killigrew, Anne Bonny, and Lai Cho San.
Abigail Adams Davis, Kate, 1951- 2002 92 ADA
Profiles a woman who is remembered for her intellectual accomplishments, belief in womens' rights, and support of her husband, John, who became the second president of the United States.
Abigail Adams : witness to a revolution Bober, Natalie. 1998 92 ADA
A biography of Abigail Adams with excerpts from her letters to family and friends.
Jane Addams : Nobel Prize winner and founder of Hull House Harvey, Bonnie C. 1999 92 ADD
Describes the life of the woman whose devotion to social work led to her establishing Hull House in Chicago and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.
Jane Addams : champion of democracy Fradin, Judith Bloom. 2006 92 ADD
Presents a biography of Jane Addams, suffragist, civil rights activist, and founder of Hull House in the slums of Chicago that draws from hundreds of historical documents; and contains archival photographs of her life and activities.
Madeleine Albright Hasday, Judy L., 1957- 2001 92 ALB
Focuses on the accomplishments of the former United States ambassador to the United Nations who became the first woman to serve as Secretary of State.
Louisa May Alcott Ruth, Amy. 1999 92 ALC
Discusses the life of the popular nineteenth-century author of "Little Women."
The voice that challenged a nation : Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights Freedman, Russell. 2004 92 AND
Tells the life story of singer Marian Anderson, describing her famous 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance and explaining how she helped end segregation in the American arts after being refused the right to perform at Washington's Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.
Maya Angelou Cuffie, Terrasita A., 1964- 1999 92 ANG
Discusses the life and work of the well-known writer, entertainer, and political activist, Maya Angelou.
Curious bones : Mary Anning and the birth of paleontology Goodhue, Thomas W. 2002 92 ANN
Recounts the life and work of Mary Anning, who collected fossils throughout her life and made major discoveries in paleontology when that branch of science was first emerging.
Elizabeth Arden : beauty empire builder Shuker, Nancy. 2001 92 ARD
Profiles the life and career of Elizabeth Arden, builder of the beauty business empire.
Jane Austen Ruth, Amy. 2001 92 AUS
A biography of English writer Jane Austen, author of such enduring novels as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma."
England's Jane: the story of Jane Austen Locke, Juliane, 1959- 2006 92 AUS
Describes the life and discusses the novels of the nineteenth century British author, Jane Austen, known for her vivid portrayals of middle and upper-class English society.
Anne Bailey : frontier scout Furbee, Mary R. (Mary Rodd), 1954- 2002 92 BAI
A biography of Anne Bailey describing her role as a scout during the Revolutionary War.
Clara Barton : Civil War nurse Whitelaw, Nancy. 1997 92 BAR
Traces the life of the Civil War nurse who cared for wounded soldiers and earned the title, "Angel of the Battlefield."
Mary McLeod Bethune Jones, Amy Robin, 1958- 2009 92 BET
Explores the life of Mary McLeod Bethune, civil rights activist.
Judy Blume Tracy, Kathleen. 2005 92 BLU
Contains a brief biography of children's writer Judy Blume, providing information on her early life, her family, her influences, and how she became a writer. Includes glossary and time line.
At her majesty's request : an African princess in Victorian England Myers, Walter Dean, 1937- 1999 92 BON
Biography of the African princess saved from execution and taken to England where Queen Victoria oversaw her upbringing and where she lived for a time before marrying an African missionary.
Margaret Bourke-White : daring photographer Wooten, Sara McIntosh. 2002 92 BOU
A biography of twentieth-century photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White describing her ground-breaking career in photography.
Runaway girl : the artist Louise Bourgeois Greenberg, Jan, 1942- 2003 92 BOU
Chronicles the life of French modern artist Louise Bourgeois and provides photos of many of her works, guidance on looking at sculpture, a list of places to see her artwork, and several other resources.
Heroine of the Titanic : the real unsinkable Molly Brown Landau, Elaine. 2001 92 BRO
A biography of Margaret Brown describing her rescue efforts aboard the "Titanic" as well as her social and political reform work which included campaigning for United States Congress.
Barbara Pierce Bush 1925- Greenberg, Judith E. 1999 92 BUS
A biography of the down-to-earth wife of the forty-first president, describing her childhood, marriage, family life, political activities, and volunteer work for such causes as literacy and AIDS.
Betsy Byars Cammarano, Rita. 2002 92 BYA
Describes the personal life and successful writing career of the Newbery Award-winning author, whose memorable characters include Bingo Brown, Herculeah Jones, and the Golly sisters.
Rachel Carson Tremblay, E. A. 2003 92 CAR
A biography of the biologist who helped initiate the environmental movement.
Lydia Maria Child : the quest for racial justice Kenschaft, Lori J. 2002 92 CHI
A biography of the popular writer who, in the mid-nineteenth century, gave up her literary success to fight for the abolition of slavery, for women's rights, and for the fair treatment of American Indians.
Sandra Cisneros : Latina writer and activist Mirriam-Goldberg, Caryn. 1998 92 CIS
Surveys the life and work of this award-winning Latina author.
A home in the heart : the story of Sandra Cisneros Brackett, Virginia. 2005 92 CIS
Fish watching with Eugenie Clark Ross, Michael Elsohn, 1952- 2000 92 CLA
Describes the life and career of ichthyologist Eugenie Clark, who began her research observing fresh-water acquarium fishes and moved on to the underwater study of sharks and other marine animals. Includes observation tips and and related activities.
My own two feet : a memoir Cleary, Beverly. 1999 92 CLE
Follows the popular children's author through college years during the Depression; jobs including that of librarian; marriage; and writing and publication of her first book, "Henry Huggins."
Big Annie of Calumet : a true story of the Industrial Revolution Stanley, Jerry, 1941- 1996 92 CLE
The story of Annie Clemenc and the 1913 strike by copper miners employed by the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company in upper Michigan.
Hillary Rodham Clinton Kozar, Richard. 1998 92 CLI
Examines the childhood, family life, and social and political activities of this powerful and important First Lady.
Up in the air : the story of Bessie Coleman Hart, Philip S. 1996 92 COL
Presents the story of Bessie Coleman, an American, who in 1920 traveled to France to become the first African-American woman to earn a pilot's license.
The forbidden schoolhouse : the true and dramatic story of Prudence Crandall and her students Jurmain, Suzanne. 2005 92 CRA
Chronicles the life and struggles of Prudence Crandall who, in the 1830s closed her all-white boarding school for girls in Canterbury, Connecticut, and began admitting African-American students; and describes the intense opposition from the townspeople.
Marie Curie Gogerly, Liz. 2001 92 CUR
Provides photographs and information on the life of French scientist Marie Curie.
Marie Curie : courageous pioneer in the study of radioactivity Birch, Beverley. 2000 92 CUR
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her methods of scientific research, discovery of radium, and its use as a treatment for cancer.
Marie Curie Fullick, Ann. 1956- 2001 92 CUR
A biography of the chemist whose work with radium laid the foundation for much of today's scientific knowledge.
Something out of nothing : Marie Curie and radium McClafferty, Carla Killough, 1958- 2006 92 CUR
Chronicles the life of Marie Curie, discussing her childhood in Poland, schooling in France, discovery of the element radium, efforts to create mobile X-ray units during World War I, and eventual death from radium poisoning.
Princess Diana Krohn, Katherine E. 1999 92 DIA
A biography of the young woman who married Britain's Prince Charles in 1981 and lived in the public eye until her tragic death in 1997.
Emily Dickinson : singular poet Dommermuth-Costa, Carol. 1998 92 DIC
Examines the life, work, and significance of the visionary poet from Amherst, Massachusetts.
Marian Wright Edelman : fighting for children's rights Old, Wendie C. 1995 92 EDE
A biography of the African American lawyer and social reformer who is known for her work on behalf of children's rights.
Behind the mask : the life of Queen Elizabeth I Thomas, Jane Resh. 1998 92 ELI
Examines the life and career of Queen Elizabeth I and includes discussions on her childhood, intellect, and the people that plotted her death.
Good Queen Bess : the story of Elizabeth I of England Stanley, Diane. 2001 92 ELI
A picture book biography of Elizabeth I of England.
Anne Frank Wukovits, John F., 1944- 1999 92 FRA
Discusses the life of Anne Frank, focusing on the years she and her family spent in hiding and the impact of her story upon the world.
Anne Frank beyond the diary : a photographic remembrance Rol, Ruud van der. 1995 92 FRA
Photographs, illustrations, and maps accompany historical essays, diary excerpts, and interviews, providing an insight to Anne Frank.
Rosalind Franklin Senker, Cath. 2003 92 FRA
Describes the life and career of Rosalind Franklin, a British molecular biologist who played a vital role in the discovery of the structure of DNA.
Aretha Franklin Rivera, Ursula. 2003 92 FRA
Explores the life of Aretha Franklin, a recording artist who has won more Grammy Awards than any other female singer and who, along with her success in soul and gospel music, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Indira Gandhi : daughter of India Dommermuth-Costa, Carol. 2002 92 GAN
Details the life of the former Prime Minister of India who was assassinated in 1984.
Whoopi Goldberg : comedian and movie star Caper, William. 1999 92 GOL
Examines the life and career of the versatile actress and comedian who overcame a drug addiction and became the first black female Academy Award winner since 1939.
Martha Graham : a dancer's life Freedman, Russell. 1998 92 GRA
A photo-biography of the American dancer, teacher, and choreographer who was born in Pittsburgh in 1895 and who became a leading figure in the world of modern dance.
Fannie Lou Hamer : fighting for the right to vote Litwin, Laura Baskes. 2002 92 HAM
A biography of the civil rights activist who devoted her life to helping blacks register to vote and gain a national political voice.
Young black and determined : a biography of Lorraine Hansberry McKissack, Patricia, 1944- 1998 92 HAN
The Wright sister : Katharine Wright and her famous brothers Maurer, Richard, 1950- 2003 92 HAS
Presents a brief biography of the sister of Orville and Wilbur Wright.
Hatsheput : the first woman pharaoh Thomas, Susanna. 2003 92 HAT
Examines the life and times of the first woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
Billie Holiday Kliment, Bud. 1990 92 HOL
A biography of the American jazz singer whose life was changed by drug abuse and alcoholism.
Lena Horne Palmer, Leslie. 2001 92 HOR
Presents a biography chronicling the personal life and musical career of African American singer Lena Horne.
Mahalia : a life in gospel music Orgill, Roxane. 2002 92 JAC
Presents the life of Mahalia Jackson focusing on her childhood, gospel music career, association with Martin Luther King Jr., Christian faith, and more.
My bridges of hope : searching for life and love after Auschwitz Jackson, Livia Bitton. 2002 92 JAC
In 1945, after surviving a harrowing year in Auschwitz, fourteen-year-old Elli returns, along with her mother and brother, to the family home, now part of Slovakia, where they try to find a way to rebuild their shattered lives.
Find where the wind goes : moments from my life Jemison, Mae, 1956- 2001 92 JEM
Autobiography of the world's first woman of color to travel into space.
Joan of Arc Stanley, Diane. 1998 92 JOA
A biography of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English and was burned at the stake for witchcraft.
Mother Jones : fierce fighter for workers' rights Josephson, Judith Pinkerton. 1997 92 JON
A biography of Mary Harris Jones, the union organizer who worked tirelessly for the rights of workers.
Small steps : the year I got polio Kehret, Peg. 1996 92 KEH
The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects.
Helen Keller : rebellious spirit Lawlor, Laurie. 2001 92 KEL
Presents the life of Helen Keller focusing on her childhood, fun-loving nature, interests, brief romance, relationship with Annie Sullivan, and more.
Coretta Scott King Rhodes, Lisa Renee. 1997 92 KIN
Biography of Martin Luther King's widow, from her childhood in rural Alabama to her crusade to keep her husband's message of peace and equality alive after his murder in 1968.
Michelle Kwan : champion on ice Gatto, Kimberly. 1998 92 KWA
A biography of the young Chinese-American figure skater who won National and World Championships in 1996 and a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Restless spirit : the life and work of Dorothea Lange Partridge, Elizabeth. 2001 92 LAN
A biography of Dorothea Lange, whose photographs of migrant workers, Japanese American internees, and rural poverty helped bring about important social reforms.
Mary Todd Lincoln 1818-1882 Santow, Dan. 1999 92 LIN
A biography of the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing her upbringing, marriage, and the tragedies that marred her life.
On the ice with-- Tara Lipinski Stout, Glenn, 1958- 1999 92 LIP
Describes the life and skating career of the young woman who won a gold medal in figure skating at the 1998 Olympics.
Belva Lockwood : equal rights pioneer Norgren, Jill. 2009 92 LOC
Describes the struggles and triumphs of Belva Lockwood, the teacher, suffragette, lawyer, and peace activist who became the first woman to practice law before the Supreme Court and a candidate for president in 1884 and 1888.
Looking back : a book of memories Lowry, Lois. 1998 92 LOW
Using family photographs and quotes from her books, the author provides glimpses into her life.
Dolley Madison : courageous first lady Pflueger, Lynda. 1999 92 MAD
A biography of the wife of James Madison, focusing on her role as this country's fourth First Lady.
Mary Tudor : courageous queen or Bloody Mary? Buchanan, Jane, 1956- 2008 92 MAR
A biography of the first queen of England Mary Tudor that describes her life and execution of hundreds of people for heresy.
Christa McAuliffe : a space biography Jeffrey, Laura S. 1998 92 MCA
A biography of the school teacher turned astronaut whose life was tragically ended when the space shuttle Challenger exploded just after liftoff.
Anne McCaffrey : science fiction storyteller Trachtenberg, Martha P. 2001 92 MCC
A biography of science fiction writer Anne McCaffrey.
Barbara McClintock Nobel Prize geneticist Fine, Edith Hope. 1998 92 MCC
Presents the life and career of the geneticist who spent many years studying the cells of maize and in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Margaret Mead : bringing world cultures together Pollard, Michael, 1931- 1999 92 MEA
Examines the life of the noted anthropologist who worked to help people all over the world understand each other's cultures.
Margaret Mead : coming of age in America Mark, Joan T., 1937- 1999 92 MEA
Traces the life and work of the noted woman anthropologist whose studies of primitive cultures established her as an authority in her field.
Lise Meitner : pioneer of nuclear fission Hamilton, Janet. 2002 92 MEI
A biography of woman physicist Lise Meitner, the first scientist to pursue nuclear fission.
Maria Mitchell : astronomer Anderson, Dale, 1953- 2003 92 MIT
Profiles a Vassar professor who was one of the most famous astronomers in the United States at the end of the nineteenth century and whose central message to her students was "never cease to wonder."
Lucretia Mott DeAngelis, Gina. 2001 92 MOT
Biography of abolitionist and woman suffragist Lucretia Mott.
Carry A Nation : saloon smasher and prohibitionist Harvey, Bonnie C. 2002 92 NAT
Examines the life of Carry Nation, whose destruction of saloons and other businesses that sold liquor in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century won her both praise and criticism from fellow prohibitionists and temperance workers.
The making of a writer Nixon, Joan Lowery. 2002 92 NIX
The author recalls events from her childhood that contributed to her development as a writer.
Bulls-eye : a photobiography of Annie Oakley Macy, Sue. 2001 92 OAK
An illustrated biography of the famous sharpshooter and wild west entertainer, Annie Oakley.
Rosie O'Donnell Krohn, Katherine E. 1999 92 ODO
Discusses the childhood, young adulthood, career, and parenthood of an entertainer known as "the Queen of Nice."
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis 1929-1994 Santow, Dan. 1998 92 ONA
Presents a biography of the wife of the thirty-fifth president of the United States, an elegant and fashionable First Lady who helped Washington become the social and cultural center of the country.
Katherine Paterson Kjelle, Marylou Morano. 2005 92 PAT
Tells the life story of Katherine Paterson, author of "Bridge to Terabithia" and "Jacob Have I Loved," describing her childhood in China, her missionary work in Japan, and her rise to success as a writer, and includes profiles of historical figures related to Paterson's life.
Memories of Anne Frank : reflections of a childhood friend Gold, Alison Leslie. 1997 92 PIC
Recounts the story of Hannah Goslar, a close friend of Anne Frank and one of the last to see her alive.
Sally Ride : shooting for the stars Hurwitz, Jane. 1989 92 RID
A biography of the California astrophysicist who became, with the second mission of the Challenger spacecraft in June 1983, the first American woman and the youngest American astronaut to orbit earth.
Here comes Eleanor : a new biography of Eleanor Roosevelt for young people Westervelt, Virginia Veeder. 1998 92 ROO
A biography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own, devoted to helping others and working for peace.
Our Eleanor : a scrapbook look at Eleanor Roosevelt's remarkable life Fleming, Candace. 2005 92 ROO
Presents a collection of illustrated photographs and stories representing the life and career of Eleanor Roosevelt, and examines her White House years, her years as a delegate to the United Nations, and more.
Betsy Ross : the American flag and life in a young America Randolph, Ryan P. 2002 92 ROS
Examines the life and times of American patriot Betsy Ross, looking at her activities in the Revolutionary War era, and her association to the creation of the first American flag.
Triumph of the imagination : the story of writer JK Rowling Chippendale, Lisa A. 2002 92 ROW
Presents the life of J.K. Rowling focusing on her childhood, marriage, daughter, and writing career which produced the Harry Potter series.
Wilma Rudolph Ruth, Amy. 2000 92 RUD
A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.
Clara Schumann : piano virtuoso Reich, Susanna. 1999 92 SCH
Describes the life of the German pianist and composer who made her professional debut at age nine and who devoted her life to music and to her family.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton : the right is ours Sigerman, Harriet. 2001 92 STA
A biography of one of the first leaders of the women's rights movement, whose work led to women's right to vote.
Gloria Steinem : feminist extraordinaire Lazo, Caroline Evensen. 1998 92 STE
Recounts the life of the feminist leader, her impact on the women's movement, and the founding of Ms. magazine and the Ms. Foundation.
MS : the story of Gloria Steinem Wheaton, Elizabeth. 2002 92 STE
A biography of the feminist writer and activist, founder of Ms. magazine and the Ms. Foundation, and her impact on the women's movement.
Jackie Stiles : gym dandy Stewart, Mark. 2002 92 STI
A biography of WNBA star Jackie Stiles, a guard for the Portland Fire who was named Rookie of the Year in 2001.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Coil, Suzanne M. 1993 92 STO
A biography of the nineteenth-century author whose anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" helped intensify the disagreement between North and South.
Sheryl Swoopes Wallner, Rosemary, 1964- 2001 92 SWO
Traces the personal life and career of the Houston Comets' star forward.
Amy Tan Shields, Charles J., 1951- 2002 92 TAN
Explores the life and career of Amy Tan, from her childhood in California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
Ida Tarbell : pioneer investigative reporter Somervill, Barbara A. 2002 92 TAR
Follows the life of Ida Tarbell, from her childhood among the oil fields of western Pennsylvania through her career as a biographer and investigative journalist.
Mildred Taylor Mangal, Mâelina. 2005 92 TAY
Tells the life story of African-American writer Mildred Taylor, author of the award-winning book "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."
Fight on! : Mary Church Terrell's battle for integration Fradin, Dennis B. 2003 92 TER
Profiles the first black Washington, D.C. Board of Education member, who helped to found the NAACP and organized of pickets and boycotts that led to the 1953 Supreme Court decision to integrate D.C. area restaurants.
Mother Teresa Ruth, Amy. 1999 92 TER
A biography of the nun who founded the order known as "The Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity" to work with the sick and destitute in Calcutta and other places and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Bess Wallace Truman 1885-1982 Feinberg, Barbara Silberdick. 1998 92 TRU
Presents a biography of the wife of the thirty-third president of the United States, a woman who preferred the privacy of family life to the public role of First Lady.
Harriet Tubman : Moses of the Underground Railroad Schraff, Anne E. 2001 92 TUB
A biography of the ex-slave who brought hundreds of other slaves to freedom in Canada through her work with the Underground Railroad.
Tina Turner Hasday, Judy L., 1957- 2001 92 TUR
Traces the life and career of Tina Turner, from the early days of the Ike and Tina Revue, through the years of spousal abuse, to the success of Grammy Awards and film work.
Barbara Walters Remstein, Henna, 1968- 2002 92 WAL
A biography of the television journalist whose interviewing skills have won her seven Emmy Awards in her thirty-year career.
Maggie L Walker : pioneering banker and community leader Ransom, Candice F., 1952- 2009 92 WAL
Presents the life of the African American woman who worked tirelessly to help other African Americans succeed and became the first female bank president in the United States.
Wild Rose : Nancy Ward and the Cherokee Nation Furbee, Mary R. (Mary Rodd), 1954- 2002 92 WAR
A biography of Cherokee Indian Nancy Ward chronicling her life and peace-making efforts between her people and white settlers in the 1700s.
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington 1731-1802 Simon, Charnan. 2000 92 WAS
A biography of the wife of the first president of the United States, a woman who did not relish her role, but who entertained her guests both warmly and formally.
Ida B Wells : mother of the civil rights movement Fradin, Dennis B. 2000 92 WEL
A biography of Ida B. Wells, whose efforts at the turn of the century helped lay the groundwork for the NAACP, the Civil Rights Movement, and women's suffrage.
Ida B Wells-Barnett : crusader against lynching Lisandrelli, Elaine Slivinski. 1998 92 WEL
Traces the life and career of the African American journalist and social activist who spoke out against the lynching of blacks in the South.
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson 1872-1961 Flanagan, Alice K. 1998 92 WIL
Presents a biography of the wife of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, a woman who helped her husband manage the affairs of his office after he suffered a stroke.
Venus Williams Aronson, Virginia. 1999 92 WIL
A biography of the teenage tennis player who was ranked among the top ten women players in the world in 1998.
Oprah Winfrey : talk show legend Wooten, Sara McIntosh. 1999 92 WIN
A biography of the performer and talk show host, discussing her childhood of neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.
Sarah Winnemucca : scout activist and teacher Rosinsky, Natalie M. (Natalie Myra) 2006 92 WIN
Presents a biography of Sarah Winnemucca, Northern Paiute Indian, writer and spokesperson for her tribe, providing information on her childhood, her work as a champion for Native peoples, and her achievements that benefited her people.
Victoria Woodhull : fearless feminist Havelin, Kate. 2007 92 WOO
Examines the life of the nineteenth century feminist, Victoria Woodhull, who was a selected as the presidential candidate for the Equal Rights Party in 1872.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias : the making of a champion Freedman, Russell. 1999 92 ZAH
A biography of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes.
The flight of Red Bird : the life of Zitkala-Sa Rappaport, Doreen. 1999 92 ZIT
Chronicles, through her own reminiscences, letters, speeches, and stories, the experiences of the Yankton Indian woman whose life spanned the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth century.
Girls who looked under rocks : the lives of six pioneering naturalists Atkins, Jeannine, 1953- 2000 920 ATK
A collection of six biographies of women naturalists including Maria Sibylla Merian, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall.
Women who led nations Axelrod-Contrada, Joan. 1999 920 AXE
Profiles the careers of seven women elected to head their respective countries, including Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, Corazon Aquino, Benazir Bhutto, Violeta Barrios de Chamorra, and Gro Harlem Brundtland.
And not afraid to dare : the stories of ten African-American women Bolden, Tonya. 1998 920 BOL
Biographical portraits of ten African-American women including Leontyne Price, Toni Morrison, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Women in space Briggs, Carole S. 1998 920 BRI
Profiles some of the women, including two Russians, who have had important roles in space exploration and provides a brief history of the U.S. space program.
Celebrating women in mathematics and science 1996 920 CEL
A collection of stories of great women in mathematics and science.
Amelia to Zora : twenty-six women who changed the world Chin-Lee, Cynthia. 2005 920 CHI
Presents brief, illustrated biographies of twenty-six women, one for each letter of the alphabet, who have made history in their various fields, including naturalist Jane Goodall, missionary Mother Teresa, and democratic leader and political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi.
Where the action was : women war correspondents in World War II Colman, Penny. 2002 920 COL
Describes the work of women journalists in World War II as they risk their lives on the front lines.
Science & medicine DeAngelis, Gina. 1999 920 DEA
Chronicles the lives and accomplishments of notable women working in the fields of medicine and science in general, including Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Margaret Mead.
Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher preachers Fritz, Jean. 1994 920 FRI
Presents the life of writer Harriet Beecher Stowe as daughter, wife, and mother of six children.
Outrageous women of Civil War times Furbee, Mary R. (Mary Rodd), 1954- 2003 920 FUR
Biographies of some outspoken and influential women of the North and South who broke barriers both in battle and on the home front.
Outrageous women of Colonial America Furbee, Mary R. (Mary Rodd), 1954- 2001 920 FUR
A collection of short biographical stories about women who became leaders and entrepreneurs in colonial America.
Outrageous women of the American frontier Furbee, Mary R. (Mary Rodd), 1954- 2002 920 FUR
Biographies of some outspoken and influential women who lived in the American West from the late eighteenth through the early twentieth century.
Extraordinary women athletes Hasday, Judy L., 1957- 2000 920 HAS
Presents brief biographies of nearly fifty women athletes from the twentieth century, including Ora Washington, Althea Gibson, Tenley Albright, Wilma Rudolph, Chris Evert, Nancy Lopez Knight, Jackie Joiner-Kersee, and Janet Evans.
Great American businesswomen Jeffrey, Laura S. 1996 920 JEF
Profiles the lives of ten women who became leaders in business and industry, including entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, publisher Katharine Graham, presidential advisor Alice Rivlin, and financial analyst Elaine Garzarelli.
Women in chemistry careers Kahn, Jetty. 2000 920 KAH
Describes the careers of five women working in the field of chemistry: Ann Crespi, Molly Fiedler, Linda Griffith, Lynda Jordan, and Malathy Nair.
Into a new country : eight remarkable women of the West Ketchum, Liza, 1946- 2000 920 KET
Presents a history of the West through biographies of eight women, including Susan Magoffin, Lotta Crabtree, and Biddy Mason.
The look-it-up book of first ladies Kramer, Sydelle. 2001 920 KRA
Provides profiles of the women who influenced the history of the United States as wives of its presidents.
Women of the wild West Krohn, Katherine E. 2000 920 KRO
Presents an account of frontier life for women in the American West through brief biographies of six famous individuals, including Calamity Jane, Molly Brown, Belle Starr, Pearl Hart, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Annie Oakley.
Outrageous women of the Middle Ages Leâon, Vicki. 1998 920 LEO
Biographies of some outspoken and influential women who lived in Europe, Africa, and the Far East during the Middle Ages.
Outrageous women of the Renaissance Leâon, Vicki. 1999 920 LEO
Presents biographies of significant women who lived in Western Europe and the New World in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries.
Women explorers in Africa : Christina Dodwell Delia Akeley Mary Kingsley Florence Von Sass-Baker Alexandrine Tinne McLoone, Margo. 1997 920 MCL
Summarizes the lives and accomplishments of five women who were explorers in Africa.
Women explorers in polar regions : Louise Arner Boyd Agnes Deans Cameron Kate Marsden Ida Pfeiffer Helen Thayer McLoone, Margo. 1997 920 MCL
Briefly describes the lives and travels of five women who explored the polar regions.
Women explorers in North and South America : Nellie Cashman Violet Cressy-Marcks Ynes Mexia Mary Blair Niles Annie Peck McLoone, Margo. 1997 920 MCL
Summarizes the lives and accomplishments of five women who were explorers in North and South America.
Women explorers in Asia : Lucy Atkinson Alexandra David-Neel Dervla Murphy Susie Carson Rijnhart Freya Stark McLoone, Margo. 1997 920 MCL
Briefly describes the lives and travels of five women who explored such places as Tibet, Iran, and the steppes of Russia.
Ten queens : portraits of women of power Meltzer, Milton, 1915- 2003 920 MEL
Contains biographical sketches of ten of the greatest female rulers in history.
First ladies Pastan, Amy. 2001 920 PAS
Profiles the First Ladies of the U.S. from Martha Washington to Laura Bush.
Let it shine : stories of Black women freedom fighters Pinkney, Andrea Davis. 2000 920 PIN
Presents profiles of ten African-American women whose efforts on behalf of racial justice and freedom have influenced the course of history.
Top 10 American women's figure skaters Poynter, Margaret. 1998 920 POY
Profiles ten notable women figure skaters in American history, including Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, and Kristi Yamaguchi.
Twentieth-century women political leaders Price-Groff, Claire. 1998 920 PRI
Presents biographies of twelve women who have held positions of political leadership around the world, including Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher, Winnie Mandela, Corazon Aquino, Wilma Mankiller, and Benazir Bhutto.
Gutsy girls : young women who dare Schwager, Tina, 1964- 1999 920 SCH
Twenty-five young women share their adventures in such activities as skydiving, building homes, and mountain climbing, demonstrating the value of courage, commitment, and a positive attitude.
Serena and Venus Williams Schaefer, A. R. (Adam Richard), 1976- 2002 920 SCH
Traces the lives and tennis careers of sisters Serena and Venus Williams.
The Smithsonian book of the First Ladies : their lives times and issues 1996 920 SMI
Presents overviews of the lives of forty-three first ladies whose individual stories reflect the history of all American women.
Great women comedians Stewart, Gail, 1949- 2002 920 STE
Discusses the careers of such women as Gracie Allen, Lucille Ball, Whoopi Goldberg, Roseanne, and Ellen DeGeneres and the impact they had on comedy.
Almost astronauts : 13 women who dared to dream Stone, Tanya Lee. 2009 920 STO
Profiles thirteen women who challenged social norms and government policies to prove they could be exceptional astronauts.
Girls think of everything : stories of ingenious inventions by women Thimmesh, Catherine. 2000 920 THI
Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.
Twentieth-century women scientists Yount, Lisa. 1996 920 YOU
Includes biographies of ten women who have made significant contributions to modern science, including Barbara McClintock, Katsuko Saruhashi, E. Margaret Burbidge, and Lydia Phindile Makhubu.
Anne Frank : a hidden life Pressler, Mirjam. 2001 940.53 PRE
Describes the background in which Anne Frank's life and diary were set as she hid in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years.
The New York Public Library amazing women in American history : a book of answers for kids Heinemann, Sue, 1948- 1998 973 HEI
Consists of short answers to questions about the roles and achievements of women in America from prehistory to the end of the twentieth century.
Petticoat spies : six women spies of the civil war Caravantes, Peggy, 1935- 2002 973.7 CAR
Describes the lives and wartime exploits of six women who were spies during the Civil War. Includes Sarah Emma Edmonds, Belle Boyd, Pauline Cushman, Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Belle Edmondson.
Great women of the Civil War Raatma, Lucia. 2005 973.7 RAA
Describes the important roles women held during the Civil War including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton, Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Mary Elizabeth Bowser, and Elizabeth Van Lew.
Frida Kahlo Laidlaw, Jill A. 2004 SPA 92 KAH
A biograph of the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, describing her painting style and love of Mexican culture and folklore, association with Communism, struggles with polio, and her marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera.