Women of our time

Blind and deaf from infancy, Helen Keller works to prove to herself and others that there are no limits to what can be achieved by handicapped people.

An illustrated biography of Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scout movement in the United States. "Ask the girls," Juliette Gordon Low always said when a problem came up. "They'll know what's best." But in 1912, no one thought that children should be listened to. No one except "Daisy," that is. She wanted girls to learn that they could be active and make a real difference in the world. She overcame both deafness and the disapproval of her family to establish the Girl Scouts. Now, more than four million girls are Girl Scouts in the United States alone.

A biography of the author of the "Little House" books, including the years of her marriage to Almanzo Wilder.

A biography emphasizing the running career of the woman who overcame many personal and professional hurdles to compete as a marathon runner in the 1984 Olympic Games.

With an emphasis on her early years, covers the life of the South African woman who married a prominent fighter for racial equality in South Africa and later became a leader in her own right.

A biography emphasizing the early years of actress and comedienne Carol Burnett, whose down-to-earth humor brought her fame on Broadway, in films, and in her own hit television series.

A biography, emphasizing the early years, of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes.

A biography emphasizing the early years of Diana Ross, who overcame poverty and discrimination to become a famous singer.

A biography focusing on the early years of Grandma Moses, who was known for her paintings of rural America.

Examines the life of the pioneer anthropologist who popularized the field and used her ideas to promote world unity and peace.