Set during the exciting and dangerous time of the Hundred Years’ War, this story introduces a brave thirteen‑year‑old girl from a small French village. In just a few years, she would help lead her country to freedom from English rule and become a powerful symbol of France’s pride.

Oprah Winfrey is known all around the world as a talk‑show host, actress, producer, and helper of many people. But her life didn’t start out easy. When she was young, she faced a lot of hard times. Instead of giving up, she used those challenges to grow stronger and kinder. Today, people admire Oprah because she shows what courage, kindness, and determination can do. She became one of the most successful African American leaders of the twentieth century, and many people call her one of the most influential women in the world.

This biography introduces readers to Frances Perkins, the first woman ever to serve in a U.S. Cabinet. As Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins helped shape the New Deal and championed workers’ rights, social justice, and economic security at a pivotal moment in American history.

Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil...

Readers will flip over this book detailing the talent and career of Pele, as they discover just why...

Jeannette Rankin was always a take-charge girl. Whether taking care of horses or her little brothers...

Working through times of setbacks and Grand Slam glory, Serena Williams has become a role model for...

Billie Jean began playing tennis at the age of 11. After one of her first tennis lessons, she told...

A true story from one of the Women of NASA! Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She...

Discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India, in this true story of his life. As a...

A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering female...

Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco...

What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands?  But children didn't always have such...

Thomas Alva Edison's inventions include the phonograph, light bulb, and movie camera.

Growing up in the 1830s in Saratoga Springs, New York, isn't easy for George Crum. Picked on at...

Little Katherine loved learning and her favorite subject was math. In class, she worked so hard that...

Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying...

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through...

When Rachel Carson was a child, she loved spending time outdoors. She paid close attention to the seasons and noticed how plants, animals, and people are all connected. Every spring, she watched nature come alive again. As Rachel grew up, she became a scientist and a writer. But she also noticed something worrying: the birds and animals she loved were growing quieter, and the natural world wasn’t as healthy as it used to be. Rachel decided to speak up.

An introduction to the life and work of the Nobel prize-winning Colombian author describes his...

Juliette Gordon Low – Daisy to her friends and family – was not like most girls of the Victorian era. Prim and proper? BOSH! Dainty and delicate? HOW BORING! She loved the outdoors, and she yearned for adventure! Born into a family of pathfinders and pioneers, she too wanted to make a difference in the world--and nothing would stop her.

Learn about inspiring story of David Beckham! The much-loved British soccer player who grew up...

Learn about incredible story of Yayoi Kusama! The groundbreaking contemporary artist who covered the...

In 1985, Wilma Pearl Mankiller became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She had to convince her people that the chief should be the best person for the job, man or woman.