women

A biography of the founder of modern nursing.

A biography of the fourth president's wife, whose accomplishments included saving valuable documents when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812.

An overview of the athletic accomplishments of the track star who has been called the "first lady of the heptathlon.".

A biography of Abigail Smith, who became the wife of the second president of the United States and the mother of the sixth.

A simple biography of the blind and deaf woman who spent her life writing and helping others with similar disabilities.

Children's author Helen Lester describes her life from age three to adulthood and discusses how she writes.

An illustrated biography of Alice Roosevelt Longworth that focuses on her experiences while her father was president of the United States.

Presents a brief biography of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, in simple text with illustrations, including information on her achievements, and how she disappeared during her attempt to become the first woman to fly around the world.

An illustrated look at the life of fashion designer Coco Chanel, discussing her youth in France, and the development of her own particular style which caught on around the world.