women

A biography of the nineteenth-century English author who, at the age of nineteen, wrote the classic horror novel, "Frankenstein.".

Profiles the women whose bravery, convictions, and patriotism impacted the formation of the United States, focusing on the contributions of the wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters of the country's founding fathers.

Presents a biography of Latin American author Isabel Allende, and describes her childhood, family, and experiences that have influenced her writing.

Recounts the life and work of Mary Anning, who collected fossils throughout her life and made major discoveries in paleontology when that branch of science was first emerging.

The author chronicles her year undercover in a college sorority, describing the abusive and dangerous behavior she witnessed and examining the reasons sorority sisters act the way they do.

Presents a history of Renaissance women between the fourteenth and seventeenth century in Europe and examines their individual roles as wives, mothers, and caregivers as well as in religious life, as scholars and scientists, writers and artists, and as queens.

Describes the duties and working conditions of several occupations held by women in Victorian England, including pieceworker, shopkeeper, servant, governess, midwife, migrant worker, factory worker, philanthropist, reformer, entertainer, and writer.

Profiles the life of the scientist who studied mountain gorillas in central Africa and worked to ensure their survival.

Discusses the lives of women in the Middle East today including the traditions that shape these lives, the present day religious, social and political realities, and changing expectations.

A biography of one of the first leaders of the women's rights movement, whose work led to women's right to vote.