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.

Asha and Baz are spending the day at their community garden when their teacher presents a new challenge: use a compass rose and a map to track down pieces of a secret message hidden among the plants. But following the map’s directions turns out to be trickier than they expected. Feeling stuck, the friends look to the past for help—and suddenly find themselves transported to 1978, face‑to‑face with mathematician Gladys West.

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.

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

The twisty, turny but triumphant rise of women's soccer is one of the most fascinating stories in...

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.

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.

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.

Take off on a journey with Amelia Earhart, one of America's most famous pilots. Simple text and illustrations introduce the world-famous woman pilot known for her long and daring flights.

"If only you'd been a boy," said Lizzie Cady's father when she won a prize for Latin. But Lizzie...

Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space. Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. A top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor and an astronaut.

Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen...

A biography of the civil rights and women's rights activist, Sojourner Truth. It is a discussion of her life from her youth to her death, and features photographs, profiles of her contemporaries, and more. She was a preacher, abolitionist, and activist for the rights of African Americans and women. This book was a 1993 Coretta Scott King Honor Book.

Learn about the amazing accomplishments of women from Amelia Earhart to Zora Neale Hurston.

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