1916-2006

"Discusses four influential women--Rachel Carson, Jane Jacobs, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters--linked by their choice to break with convention, exploring how their work in their respective fields helped to ignite the progressive movement and offered a more positive way to think about the world"--OCLC.

"Discusses four influential women--Rachel Carson, Jane Jacobs, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters--linked by their choice to break with convention, exploring how their work in their respective fields helped to ignite the progressive movement and offered a more positive way to think about the world"--OCLC.

Maps on endpapers.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Jane Jacobs, and focuses on her book, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," in which she assessed American cities during the urban renewal movement and criticized the replacement structures and urban planners.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of race car driver Louise Smith and discusses how she paved the way for other women in racing history.