women

Chronicles the life and career of Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, creator of "Anne of Green Gables.".

" ... Marie Curie for Kids details Curie's remarkable life, from her childhood under a repressive czar in Poland to her tireless work supporting herself through college to meeting her ideal match in scientist Pierre Curie to her revolutionary research. Kids learn how Curie quietly flouted societal norms, working in full partnership with her husband while also teaching and raising two daughters. Scientific concepts are presented in a clear, accessible way, and a range of activities--from making Polish pierogi to exploring magnetism, to using electrolysis to split water--allow for exploration of Curie's life, times, and work."--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Harriet Tubman, describing her life born a slave, how she escaped slavery, how she became the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad.

Set in the near future, America has become a puritanical theocracy and Offred tells her story as a Handmaid under the new social order.

Set in the near future, America has become a puritanical theocracy and Offred tells her story as a Handmaid under the new social order whose function is to breed.

Covers more than 20 years of historical writing on the history of women in the American West.

a simple biography of the woman scientist.

Una biografi?a Little Golden Book acerca de la pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo, escrita para nin?os de edad preescolar. Este Little Golden Book capta la esencia de Frida Kahlo para los ma?s pequen?os lectores. Desde como supero? enfermedades, fue una de pocas nin?as admitidas a su escuela en Me?xico, y alcanzo? a ver sus pinturas expuestas en museos, el libro sirve de inspiracio?n a futuros pioneros, asi? como a sus padres. Presenta un informativo texto e ilustraciones llenas de colorido inspiradas por el arte de Frida.

Introduces the life and career of country star Dolly Parton, from her girlhood in Tennessee and her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of thirteen to her marriage, her success as a singer and actress, and her theme park in the Smoky Mountains.