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Women through history (88 series)

Headstrong Hallie!: The Story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female "Fire Guard"

Hallie Morse Daggett loved spending time outdoors, hiking among the tall trees of the forests in California's Siskiyou Mountains. She wasn't afraid of the bears, coyotes, and wildcats. But Hallie was afraid of fire and understood the threat it posed to the forests, wildlife, and people. And more than anything, she wanted to devote her life to protecting her beloved outdoors; she decided she would work for the US Forest Service. But in the 1880s the Forest Service didn't hire women, thinking they

Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

Maria MitchellÎs curiosity about the night sky led her to spend hours studying the stars. She discovered a comet as a young woman, winning an award from the King of Denmark for being the first person to discover a new comet using a telescope. Now famous as Ìthe lady astronomer,Ê Maria went on to become a professional astronomer, an unheard of achievement for a woman in the 19th century. She was the first woman to get any kind of government job when she was hired by the United States Navel Observ

History's Yearbook (45th Parallel Press)

Who were history's biggest rebels? Who was voted "Life of the Party"? Who had the biggest heart? In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing women in history. From business savvy "girl bosses" to fierce women warriors to quick-thinking spies, readers will rediscover their favourite heroines and learn about new, diverse women. This series is written at a high interest level with a lower reading level for struggling readers.

I Am America

It's the storytellers that preserve a nation's history. But what happens when some stories are silenced? The I Am America series features fictional stories based on important historical events from people whose voices have been underrepresented, lost, or forgotten over time.

Important Women (Beacon)

This series highlights eight women whose groundbreaking work has had a huge impact. Each book provides an overview of the subject’s life and discusses how she made her mark on the world.

It's Her Story (Crabtree)  

This inspiring series explores the lives of amazing women who have changed the world, from scientists and activists to writers and artists. Each illustrated graphic novel takes young readers through the hardships and triumphs of real women, featuring Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Ida B. Wells, Dolly Parton, Amelia Earhart, and Shirley Chisholm.

It's Her Story (Sequoia Kids Media)

This inspiring series explores the lives of amazing women who have changed the world, from scientists and activists to writers and artists. Each illustrated graphic novel takes young readers through the hardships and triumphs of real women, featuring Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Ida B. Wells, Dolly Parton, Amelia Earhart, and Shirley Chisholm.

Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Justice has grown up witnessing the many ways her grandma serves the community. She wants to make a difference in the world, too, but how? Isn't she too young? Through conversations with her grandma and their shared love of books, Justice learns about important women and men throughout history who changed the world: Ella Baker, Shirley Chisholm, Charles Hamilton Houston, Dr. Wangari Maathai, Paul Robeson, and Ida B. Wells. Justice learns how each leader was a champion for advancing justice and i

Leading Women  

From law and journalism to music and acting, women leaders have used their success and careers to influence social and political change. This landmark series examines these contributions to society in relation to the leaderÎs historical and cultural context. Each book encourages readers to discover how the personal experiences of these women shaped their character as pioneers, and how they have paved the way for future leaders.

Legends of Women's Sports

From pioneers in their field to the superstars of today, this series tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both on and off the field of play in swimming, track and field, figure skating, soccer, tennis, basketball, and gymnastics, as well as the women who reported on them in the media.