women stunt performers

A picture book biography follows the life of Kitty O'Neil, the stuntwoman and racecar driver who broke the women's land speed record, becoming a hero to fans everywhere.

"Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three older brothers, who don't coddle her at all. And she knows a thing or two about horses, too. One day, Pearl's brothers get cushy jobs doing stunts for this new form of entertainment called 'moving pictures.' They're the Daredevil Donnelly Brothers, a Death-Defying Cowboy Trio. Before she knows it, Pearl has stumbled into being a stunt girl herself--and dreams of becoming a star. The only problem is, her mother has no idea what she's up to. And let's just say she wouldn't be too happy to find out that Pearl's been jumping out of burning buildings in her spare time. Filled with action, humor, and heart--not to mention those pesky ostriches--The Nerviest Girl in the World introduces a spunky heroine whose adventures will have kids on the edge of their seats and whose sense of humor will have them laughing until the very last line"--From the publisher's web site.

A biography of a successful stunt woman and holder of several world records who has been deaf since infancy.

Autobiography of Heidi von Beltz, an aspiring movie producer, telling the story of her fight to recover from an automobile crash on the set of "The Cannonball Run, " in 1980 that left her paralyzed from the neck down, and discussing the spiritual breakthrough that she believes is the key to her success so far.

A poetic narrative that tells the story of Annie Taylor, a sixty-three-year-old teacher who in 1901 was the first person to make a successful plunge over the brink of Niagara Falls in a barrel.

Discusses the characteristics of good stunt performers and looks at the experiences of Jan Davis, a professional stunt woman.