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Womens History Month (88 series)

Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion

Presents an overview of the history of American fashion and costume—defining fashion and costume, explaining why we dress the way we do, and showing trends and influences over time in men and women’s dress (both haute couture and street/everyday fashion).

Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the person's achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these valuable reference resources.

Girl Code Revolution: Profiles and Projects to Inspire Coders

Part how-to, part profile, and all about leading the girl code revolution! This book contains step-by-step instructions for projects girls will actually want to code and profiles inspirational female coders who are breaking down barriers in the field.

Girls on the Line

Sixteen-year-old Luli has just aged out of the orphanage where she grew up, and her childhood friend Yun helps her get a job at the factory where Yun works. Both girls enjoy the freedom of making their own decisions and earning their own money-until Yun gets pregnant by her boyfriend, who's rumored to be a bride and child trafficker. China's restrictive family planning laws put Yun in a difficult position: she'll either have to have an expensive abortion or face crippling fines for having a chil

Graphic Science Biographies

Explore the lives of scientists who changed how people see the world. The books follow famous scientists from their childhoods onward, inspiring young readers to value of their own curiosity and creativity. The storylines examine the pivotal moments of scientific breakthroughs, as well as how competition, feuds, and the events of the time affected the scientists' work. Author and cartoonist Jordi Bayarri also reveals surprising events in the scientists' lives, such as Marie Curie's medical work

Groundbreaking Women in Politics (Voyager)

This series examines some of the most influential and groundbreaking women in US politics today. These books offer a timely look at contemporary issues and the women working to shape the policies that affect our lives.

Headstrong Hallie!: The story of Hallie Morse Daggett,the First Female ""Fire Guard

Hallie Morse Daggett loved spending time outdoors, hiking among the tall trees of the forests in California's Siskiyou Mountains. She wasn't afraid of the bears, coyotes, and wildcats. But Hallie was afraid of fire and understood the threat it posed to the forests, wildlife, and people. And more than anything, she wanted to devote her life to protecting her beloved outdoors; she decided she would work for the US Forest Service. But in the 1880s the Forest Service didn't hire women, thinking they

Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

Maria MitchellÎs curiosity about the night sky led her to spend hours studying the stars. She discovered a comet as a young woman, winning an award from the King of Denmark for being the first person to discover a new comet using a telescope. Now famous as Ìthe lady astronomer,Ê Maria went on to become a professional astronomer, an unheard of achievement for a woman in the 19th century. She was the first woman to get any kind of government job when she was hired by the United States Navel Observ

Hidden History—Spies

History books teach us important facts about big events that made a difference in the world. But as time passes, we discover some of the interesting hidden mysteries of history. With this series, you'll learn about men and women who played important roles in our nation's history as spies, hidden in plain sight!

History's Yearbook (45th Parallel Press)

Who were history's biggest rebels? Who was voted "Life of the Party"? Who had the biggest heart? In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing women in history. From business savvy "girl bosses" to fierce women warriors to quick-thinking spies, readers will rediscover their favourite heroines and learn about new, diverse women. This series is written at a high interest level with a lower reading level for struggling readers.