Through narrative stories, explores females who fought for their beliefs, broke society's rules, and forever changed the world.

What does it take to be an astronaut? Excellence at flying, courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, top physical shape -- any checklist would include these. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was another unspoken rule: you had to be a man. Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved that they were not only as tough as the toughest man but also brave enough to challenge the government. They were blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and...

Presents twelve color reproductions of paintings with background information on the artists - Sophie Anderson, Grandma Moses, Faith Ringgold, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Artemisia Gentileschi, Louise Nevelson, Mary Cassatt, Jennifer Bartlett, Sofonisba Anguissola, Berthe Morisot and Sonia Terk Delaunay - and their paintings. Includes questions to stimulate discussion.

"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals and significant personalities of the sport of women's figure skating. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, Additional Resources and Index included"--Provided by publisher.

Snap books. Girls got game series. Describes soccer, the skills needed for it, and ways to compete.

"More than 125 extraordinary teens and women share their advice, experiences, and the secrets of their success--in their own words. Through letters, poems, essays, self-portraits, and more, the authors tackle topics like overcoming obstacles, discovering your passion, and dreaming big"--

The History of Medicine provides a fascinating introduction to the advancement of medical science down through the centuries from Stone Age trepanning to modern scanning and surgical techniques.

An illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district.