women

Contains a biography of professional basketball player A'ja Wilson, chronicling her youth, her high school sports career, her decision to play basketball in college, and her WNBA career. Includes a list of quick facts, player statistics, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents a brief biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," chronicling her early, family life, how slavery impacted her, and what influenced the book she wrote that helped hasten the Civil War.

Gives an account of Ellen Ochoa and her life as an astronaut.

A brief introduction to the life of Harriet Tubman, who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

A biography of Abigail Adams, wife of second United States President John Adams, and a dedicated wife and mother who spoke up against slavery and for women's rights.

Though Elizabeth Cady Stanton didn't live to see women get the vote, her name is forever associated with the fight for woman suffrage. This is the story of that fight and of the remarkable woman who led it.

Using a variety of primary sources, this biography of Harriet Tubman describes the life of a former slave who was responsible for helping many other slaves to freedom.

A biography of the Afican American woman who escaped slavery and led others to freedom as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

Examines the life of the Indian princess Pocahontas and her contact with English settlers, especially John Smith.

An introduction to the life and work of Harriet Tubman, who helped free slaves through the Underground Railroad and continued helping freed slaves after the Civil War.