women

"Describes key women involved in the American Civil War, including workers of the Underground Railroad, spies, abolitionists, and battlefield nurses"--.

A collection of essays that explore the history of civil rights in public education.

Nineteen-year-old Sarah masquerades as a man during the Civil War, serving as a nurse on the battlefield and a spy for the Union Army, escaping from the Confederates, and falling in love with one of her fellow soldiers. Based on the life of Sarah Emma Edmonds.

Tells the stories of thirty women or groups of women who participated in the Civil War as soldiers, spies, journalists, nurses, and in other significant roles.

Presents the stories of four women currently serving in the United States' military, discussing femininity, veiled discrimination, dating, marriage problems, separation from children, career paths, and self-worth.

"Explores the lives and roles of women during the Civil War, including their work as nurses, spies, and soldiers, as well as daily life and work on the home front"--Provided by publisher.

An oral history describes how American servicewomen deal with discrimination, career demands, and parenthood.

Seeks to answer the question: Can women be good soldiers?.