303.4 KEE Keenan, Sheila. Scholastic Encyclopedia of Women in the United States. Summary:  Brief illustrated articles profile significant women in American history, including Abigail Adams, Molly Pitcher, and Nellie Bly.

305.4 CUL Cullen-DuPont, Kathryn. The Encyclopedia of Women's History in America. Summary:  Discusses major figures, legislation, court cases, issues, books and organizations relating to women's history in America.

305.4 HAR Harness, Cheryl. Remember the Ladies: 100 great American women. Summary:  This is a chronologically arranged collection of profiles of 100 notable American women, ranging from Virginia Dare to Oprah Winfrey.

305.4 KAL Kalman, Bobbie. 19th Century Girls & Women. Summary:  This book examines various aspects of the lives of girls and women during the nineteenth century.

305.4 LEO Leon, Vicki. Outrageous Women of Ancient Times. Summary:  Recounts the stories of bold, notorious, or successful women in such early cultures as ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, and China.

305.4 MAC Macdonald, Fiona. Women in 19th-century Europe. Summary:  This book examines the reality of women's lives in Europe during the 1800s and how change slowly occurred.

305.4 MAC Macdonald, Fiona. Women in Ancient Greece. Summary:  This book examines the status and conditions of women in ancient Greek society, discussing such topics as marriage and family life, clothing, domestic duties, religion, and more.

305.42 ASH Ash, Maureen. The Story of the Women's Movement. Summary:  Shows how women won their civil rights through the efforts and sacrifices of some extraordinary women.

305.42 BLU Blumberg, Rhoda. Bloomers! Summary:  How that new-fashioned outfit, bloomers, helped Amelia Bloomer, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony spread the word about women's rights.

305.42 HAR Harness, Cheryl. Rabble Rousers: 20 women who made a difference. Summary: Biographies of twenty American women whose actions led to an expansion of freedom for everyone.

305.42 MAC Macdonald, Fiona. Women in 19th-century America. Summary:  This book examines the everyday life of women in the United States during the 1800s, contrasting society's ideal view of women with their real lives.

305.42 MAC Macdonald, Fiona. Women in Ancient Egypt. Summary:  This book examines the conditions of women in ancient Egyptian society, discussing their positions in the home, in religion, as workers, and as members of royal families.

324.6 BRI Brill, Marlene Targ. Let Women Vote! Summary:  Discusses the fight for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted all women the right to vote when it was ratified in 1920.

324.6 MON Monroe, Judy. The Susan B. Anthony women's voting rights trial: a headline court case. Summary:  Examines the efforts to gain the right for women in the United States to vote, focusing on the trial of Susan B. Anthony for illegally voting in the presidential election in 1872.

342.73 STE Stein, R. Conrad. The Story of the Nineteenth Amendment. Summary:  A history of the movement to grant women the right to vote in the United States, which culminated in the nineteenth amendment to the Constitution in 1920 that permitted them to do so.

398.21 SAN San Souci, Robert D. Cut from the Same Cloth: American women of myth, legend, and tall tale. Summary:  A collection of twenty stories about legendary American women, drawing from folktales, popular stories, and ballads.

782.1 FRE Freedman, Russell. The Voice that Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights.Summary:  Tells the life story of singer Marian Anderson, describing her famous 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance and explaining how she helped end segregation in the American arts after being refused the right to perform at Washington's Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.

796 PLA Play Like a Girl: a celebration of women in sports. Summary:  Photographs and text portray the joy and dedication of women participating in a variety of sports.

910.82 STE Stefoff, Rebecca. Women of the World: women travelers and explorers. Summary:  Describes some of the explorations and discoveries made by women throughout history, including Ida Pfeiffer, Isabella Bird Bishop, and Florence Baker.

920 ALT Altman, Linda Jacobs. Women inventors. Summary:  Presents brief accounts of nine women and their inventions, including Madam C.J. Walker.

920 ASH Herstory: women who changed the world. Summary:  One hundred twenty biographical sketches of women from Queen Hatsheput and Sappho to Corazon Aguino and Rigoberta Menchú.

920 BALBall, Heather. Great Women Leaders. Summary:  Contains a collection of brief biographical sketches on women who have displayed the skills and strengths of leaders, throughout history, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Rosa Parks, Emily Murphy, and Roberta Jamieson.

920 BRI Briggs, Carole S. Women in Space: reaching the last frontier.Summary:  Profiles the lives of many of the women who have been included in space programs in the United States, Russia, Canada, and Japan, describes their training, and highlights their achievements.

920 BRY Bryant, Jill. Amazing Women Athletes. Summary:  Profiles nine female athletes whose determination inspired them to become the best in their sport.

920 CON Connell, Kate. They Shall be Heard: Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Summary:  Describes the work of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

920 DI Di Domenico, Kelly. Super Women in Science. Summary:  Profiles ten historical and contemporary women scientists, including astronomer Hypatia, physicist Chien-Shiung Wu, and volcanologist Catherine Hickson, describing their lives and work.

920 FIR Fireside, Bryna J. Is There a Woman in the House-- or Senate? Summary:  Biographies of ten path breaking women who have served in Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, Barbara Jordan, Millicent Fenwick, Geraldine Ferraro, Nancy Kassebaum, Barbara Mikulski, and Patricia Schroeder.

920 GUL Gulotta, Charles. Extraordinary Women in Politics.Summary:  Presents biographical sketches of women who have been influential in the world's political arenas throughout history.

920 HAC Hacker, Carlotta. Scientists.Summary:  Chronicles the lives and achievements of noted female scientists, including astronomer Jocelyn Bell Burnell, primatologist Diane Fossey, and anthropologist Margaret Mead.

920 HAN Hansen, Joyce. Women of Hope: African Americans who made a difference. Summary:  Features photographs and biographies of thirteen African-American women, including Maya Angelou, Ruby Dee, and Alice Walker.

920 KRAKramer, Sydelle. Wonder Women of Sports. Summary:  Features four outstanding female athletes: Amy Van Dyken, Dominique Moceanu, Rebecca Lobo, and Gail Devers.

920 KRU Krull, Kathleen. Lives of Extraordinary Women: rulers, rebels (and what the neighbors thought). Summary:  Profiles twenty historically significant women, highlighting their great accomplishments and unique quirks; also includes color caricatures.

920 LEOLeon, Vicki. Outrageous Women of the Middle Ages. Summary:  Biographies of some outspoken and influential women who lived in Europe, Africa, and the Far East during the Middle Ages.

920 MCL McLoone, Margo. Women Explorers of the World: Isabella Bird Bishop, Florence Dixie, Nellie Bly, Gertrude Bell, Margaret Bourke-White. Summary:  Presents brief biographies of five women who risked their lives to travel around the world for adventure and to achieve career goals.

920 MEL Meltzer, Milton. Ten Queens. Summary:  Contain brief biographies of Esther, Cleopatra, Boudicca, Zenobia, Eleanor of Acquitaine, Isabel of Spain, Elizabeth I, Christina of Sweden, Maria Theresa, and Catherine the Great.

920 MIL Miller, Brandon Marie. Buffalo Gals: women of the old West. Summary:  A remarkable and historically accurate picture of the daily life of nineteenth-century women of the western frontier.

920 RAP Rappoport, Ken. Ladies First: women athletes who made a difference. Summary:  Profiles twelve women athletes of the twentieth century including Wilma Rudolph, Nadia Comaneci, Babe Didrickson Zaharias, Gertrude Ederle, and others, and describes how they overcame gender and sometimes race discrimination and demonstrated their extraordinary skill and dedication.

920 SAX Saxby, H. M. The Great Deeds of Heroic Women. Summary: Retells the stories of a number of heroic women drawn from myth, legend, history, and folklore.

920 SHA Sharp, Anne Wallace. Daring Pirate Women. Summary:  Profiles pirates throughout history, especially women pirates of Europe, America, and Asia, such as Princess Alvilda, Ingean Ruadh, Grany Imallye, Elizabeth Killigrew, Anne Bonny, and Lai Cho San.

920 SIR Sirch, Willow Ann. Eco-women: protectors of the earth. Summary:  Presents brief biographies of women from different parts of the world who, singly and in groups, have made contributions to environmental protection.

920 STO Stone, Tanya Lee. Almost Astronauts: 13 women who dared to dream. Summary:  Profiles thirteen women who challenged social norms and government policies to prove they could be exceptional astronauts.

920 THI Thimmesh, Catherine. Girls Think of Everything: stories of ingenious inventions by women. Summary:  Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.

920.72 KAL Kalman, Bobbie. Women of the West. Summary:  Describes the lives and experiences of women in the nineteenth-century American west, including immigrants, African Americans, and Native Americans.

921 ADA Parker-Rock, Michelle. Alma Flor Ada: an author kids love. Summary:  A biography of author Alma Flor Ada, describing her life, how she became an author, her books, and includes her advice for young writers.

921 ALCOTT Silverthorne, Elizabeth. Louisa May Alcott. Summary:  Traces the life of the nineteenth-century American author who wrote "Little Women" and its sequels.

921 ALI Horn, Geoffrey M. Laila Ali. Summary:  This book describes the life and career of Laila Ali, who won the WBC female super middleweight title in 2005.

921 ANDERSON Ryan, Pam Muñoz. When Marian Sang: the true recital of Marian Anderson the voice of a century.Summary:  An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.

921 BAKER Ptacek, Greg. Champion for Children's Health: a story about Dr. S. Josephine Baker Summary:  A biography of the doctor who, along with other achievements, was among the first to act on the idea that preventative medicine and health care for children is a function of government.

921 BARTON Mara, Wil. Clara Barton.Summary:  An introduction to the life of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross.

921 BATES Younger, Barbara. Purple Mountain Majesties: the story of Katharine Lee Bates and "America the beautiful". Summary:  A brief biography of the author and college professor whose travels across the United States inspired her to write the poem which became the song "America the Beautiful."

921 BLACKWELL Kline, Nancy. Elizabeth Blackwell: a doctor's triumph.Summary:  Describes the personal life and achievements of the woman credited with being the first woman physician in the United States.

921 BLUME Wheeler, Jill C. Judy Blume.Summary:  Biography of the American writer who remembers so well what it was like to be young and who has written for young people for over twenty-five years.

921 BLY Quackenbush, Robert M. Stop the Presses, Nellie's got a scoop! a story of Nellie Bly.Summary:  Recounts the events in the life of the crusading reporter.

921 BOURKE-WHITE Ayer, Eleanor H. Margaret Bourke-White: photographing the world. Summary:  Traces the life and accomplishments of the noted photojournalist who served as a foreign correspondent for the magazine Life during World War II and the Korean War.

921 BROWN Wheeler, Jill C. Margaret Wise Brown. Summary:  Presents a brief profile of American children's author Margaret Wise Brown, and chronicles her childhood, family, and career.

921 BUSH Gormley, Beatrice. Laura Bush: America's first lady. Summary:  Presents an introduction to the life of Laura Bush, a former Texas librarian and teacher who, as the wife of George W. Bush, became first lady in 2001.

921 CARSON Ransom, Candice F. Listening to Crickets: a story about Rachel Carson. Summary:  Examines the life of the marine biologist and science writer whose book Silent Spring changed the way we look at pesticides.

921 CASSATT Casey, Carolyn. Mary Cassatt: the life of an artist. Summary:  Discusses the life and the work of the Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt.

921 CLEARY Meister, Cari. Beverly Cleary. Summary:  Provides information about the childhood, education, and career of children's book author Beverly Cleary, creator of the Ramona Quimby character.

921 CLINTON Mattern, Joanne. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Summary:  A brief biography of former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton that profiles her childhood, education, and events that led her to the White House.

921 COLEMAN Borden, Louise. Fly high! the story of Bessie Coleman.Summary:  Discusses the life of the determined African-American woman who went all the way to France in order to earn her pilot's license in 1921.

921 COOLIDGE Mattern, Joanne. Grace Coolidge. Summary:  A brief biography of former first lady Grace Coolidge that profiles her childhood, education, marriage, and events that led her to the White House and life after the presidency.

921 CURIE Parker, Steve. Marie Curie and Radium.Summary:  Details the life and work of Marie Curie from early childhood to the discovery of radium and her two Nobel Prizes.

921 DANZIGER Ruffin, Frances E. Meet Paula Danziger. Summary:  An introduction to Paula Danziger, creator of the Amber Brown series of books, discussing her difficult childhood, her early love of reading and comedy, her education and years as a teacher, the accidents that changed her life, and her writing career.

921 DICAMILLO Briggs, Lucy. Kate DiCamillo. Summary:  Presents a brief biography of Kate DiCamillo, author of the children's book, "Because of Winn-Dixie," in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on her childhood, favorite authors, writing process, getting published, and her most popular books.

921 DIX Schleichert, Elizabeth. The Life of Dorothea Dix. Summary:  A biography of the nineteenth-century reformer who devoted much of her life to improving the treatment of the mentally ill in the United States.

921 EARHART Lauber, Patricia. Lost Star: the story of Amelia Earhart. Summary:  Traces the life of Amelia Earhart who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, and then she mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.

921 ELIZABETH I Eding, June. Who was Queen Elizabeth?Summary:  A brief illustrated biography of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England from 1533 until her death in 1603, and discusses her childhood, imprisonment, her refusal to get married, the attempts on her life, and other related topics.

921 FITZGERALD Schoeneberger, Megan. Ella Fitzgerald: first lady of jazz. Summary:  A brief introduction to the life of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, who recorded more than 200 albums and performed at Carnegie Hall 26 times.

921 FOUDY Christopher, Matt. On the field with-- Julie Foudy. Summary:  A biography of the young woman from California who starred at Stanford University, was a co-captain of the gold medal winning U.S. women's Olympic soccer team in 1996, and played on the U.S. National Team that won the Women's World Cup in 1999.

921 FRANK Abramson, Ann. Who was Anne Frank? Summary:  Tells the life story of Anne Frank, the Dutch Jewish girl whose diary chronicling her years in hiding from the Nazis became beloved the world over after her death, and includes a chronology and bibliography.

921 FRIDAY Savage, Jeff. Dallas Friday. Summary:  Profiles Dallas Friday, a champion wakeboarder who won an ESPY award for Best Female Action Sports Athlete.

921 GIBSON Stauffacher, Sue. Nothing but Trouble: the story of Althea Gibson. Summary:  Explores the life and achievements of Althea Gibson, the first African-American woman to win the Wimbledon Cup.

921 GOODALL Fromer, Julie. Jane Goodall, living with the chimps. Summary:  A biography of the woman whose methods of studying chimpanzees became a model for wildlife observation.

921 GREGORY Gregory, Cynthia. Cynthia Gregory Dances Swan Lake. Summary:  Text and photographs follow leading ballerina Cynthia Gregory on the day she dances Swan Lake.

921 HAMILTON Wheeler, Jill C. Virginia Hamilton. Summary:  A biography of the children's writer known for her varied novels and interest in black history.

921 HAMM Dougherty, Terri. Mia Hamm. Summary:  A biography of one of the top female soccer players in the world, Mia Hamm, who helped the United States win a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics and the Women's World Cup in 1999.

921 HOWE Raum, Elizabeth. Julia Ward Howe. Summary:  A biography of the nineteenth-century woman known for writing the poem that became "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and for her work against slavery and for the cause of women getting the right to vote.

921 HUERTA Gillis, Jennifer Blizin. Dolores Huerta. Summary:  Presents a brief biography of Dolores Huerta, describing her efforts in the 1960s to organize migrant workers in California into a union that became the United Farm Workers.

921 HURSTON Miller, William. Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree. Summary:  Biography of the author and folkorist.

921 HURWITZ Hurwitz, Johanna. A Dream Come True. Summary:  A prominent children's books author shares her life, her daily activities, and her creative process, showing how all are intertwined.

921 HUTCHINSON Raum, Elizabeth. Anne Hutchinson. Summary:  Presents a biography of Anne Hutchinson and chronicles her early years in England, marriage and follower of Puritan John Cotton, journey to Massachusetts, banishment to Rhode Island, and death.

921 JOAN Hodges, Margaret. Joan of Arc: the lily maid. Summary:  A biography of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was later burned at the stake for witchcraft.

921 KAHLO Frazier, Nancy. Frida Kahlo: mysterious painter. Summary:  Examines the life of the twentieth-century Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and the loneliness and pain that were reflected in her work.

921 KELLER Thompson, Gare. Who was Helen Keller? Summary:  Tells Helen Keller's life story, describing her loss of her sight and hearing in childhood, her learning of language skills with the help of Annie Sullivan, her work to earn her college degree, her fame, and her efforts to help others with disabilities.

921 KING Rhodes, Lisa Renee. Coretta Scott King. Summary:  This is a biography of Martin Luther King's widow, from her childhood in rural Alabama to her crusade to keep her husband's message of peace and equality alive after his murder in 1968.

921 KWAN Kwan, Michelle. Michelle Kwan, heart of a champion: an autobiography. Summary:  The 1996 World Figure Skating Champion discusses the rigors of competition, the importance of a strong support group, her love of ice skating, and her Olympic dream.

921 LANGE Turner, Robyn. Dorothea Lange. Summary: A biography of the woman who is best known for her documentary photography of struggling migrant workers during the Great Depression. Illustrated with reproductions of photographs of Dorothea Lange's original works taken from museums around the world.

921 LEVINE Abrams, Dennis. Gail Carson Levine.Summary:  Chronicles the life of Gail Carson Levine, author of "Ella Enchanted," focusing on the steps she took and struggles she faced on the way to becoming a successful writer.

921 LIPINSKI Christopher, Matt. On the ice with-- Tara Lipinski. Summary:  Describes the life and skating career of the young woman who won a gold medal in figure skating at the 1998 Olympics.

921 LOBO Rambeck, Richard. Rebecca Lobo.Summary:  Presents a biography of the star center of the WNBA's New York Liberty whose career highlights include winning the 1995 NCAA championship and the 1996 Olympic gold medal.

921 LONGWORTH Kerley, Barbara. What to do about Alice? how Alice Roosevelt broke the rules, charmed the world, and drove her father Teddy crazy!Summary:  An illustrated biography of Alice Roosevelt Longworth that focuses on her experiences while her father was president of the United States.

921 LOW Brown, Fern G. Daisy and the Girl Scouts: the story of Juliette Gordon Low. Summary:  Describes the vigorous and unconventional life of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scout movement in the United States.

921 LOW Markham, Lois. Lois Lowry. Summary:  The life of the Newbery Award-winning American author Lois Lowry, covering her life and her development as a writer of fiction for children.

921 MACLACHLAN Ruffin, Frances E. Meet Patricia MacLachlan. Summary:  An introduction to Patricia MacLachlan, author of "Sarah, Plain and Tall," discussing her happy childhood, her parents' encouragement of her reading and imagination, her education, marriage and children, her decision to pursue a writing career, and her collaboration with her daughter Emily.

921 Madison Patrick, Jean L. S. Dolley Madison. Summary:  A biography of the popular and dynamic wife of our fourth President, James Madison.

921 MARTIN Kjelle, Marylou Morano. Ann M. Martin.Summary:  Tells the life story of children's author Ann M. Martin, creator of the Baby-sitters Club book series, describing her childhood in New Jersey, start as a writer, Baby-sitters Club fame, Newbery Honor, friendship with author Paula Danziger, and charity work.

921 MCCLINTOCK Fine, Edith Hope. Barbara McClintock: Nobel Prize geneticist. Summary:  Presents the life and career of the geneticist who spent many years studying the cells of maize and in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

921 MCP Seidman, David. Katharine McPhee. Summary:  Tells the life story of singer Katharine McPhee, discussing her childhood in California, her experiences on "American Idol," and her success since competing on the television program.

921 MORRIS White, Linda Arms. I Could Do That! Esther Morris gets women the vote. Summary:  In 1869, a woman whose "can-do" attitude had shaped her life was instrumental in making Wyoming the first state to allow women to vote, then became the first woman to hold public office in the United States.

921 MOSES Klein, Adam G. Grandma Moses. Summary:  Looks at the life of American folk artist Grandma Moses, discussing her experiences growing up and living on a farm, and the unexpected fame she garnered after beginning to paint in her later years.

921 OAKLEY Spinner, Stephanie. Who was Annie Oakley? Summary:  Tells the life story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley that chronicles her childhood in Ohio, her rise to fame in Wild West shows, her world travels as a performer, and her later years.

921 OKEEFFE Turner, Robyn. Georgia O'Keeffe. Summary:  A biography of a prominent American artist renowned for her images of gigantic flowers, cityscapes, and distinctive desert scenes.

921 ONASSIS Mattern, Joanne. Jacqueline Kennedy. Summary:  A brief biography of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy that profiles her childhood, education, marriage, events that led her to the White House, unique style, and life after the assassination of her husband.

921 OSBORNE Wheeler, Jill C. Mary Pope Osborne. Summary:  Presents a brief profile of best-selling children's author Mary Pope Osborne, and chronicles her childhood, family, and career.

921 PARK Abrams, Dennis. Barbara Park. Summary:  A biography of children's author Barbara Park, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her accomplishments in children's literature.

921 PARKS Celsi, Teresa Noel. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.Summary:  A biography of Rosa Parks whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white person in 1955 started the Montgomery bus boycott.

921 PATERSONMcGinty, Alice B. Katherine Paterson.Summary:  Tells the life story of Katherine Patterson, author of "Bridge to Terabithia," and presents an interview and selected reviews.

921 PATRICK Savage, Jeff. Danica Patrick. Summary:  This book introduces the life and accomplishments of Danica Patrick, who finished fourth at the Indianapolis 500 in 2005.

921 PAUL Raum, Elizabeth. Alice Paul.Summary:  Presents the life of Alice Paul, who helped give women the right to vote, by leading a march on Washington, being arrested, and meeting with President Woodrow Wilson.

921 PAVLOVA Allman, Barbara. Dance of the swan: a story about Anna Pavlova. Summary:  Provides information about the life and career of renowned Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.

921 PELOSI Leavitt, Amie Jane. Nancy Pelosi. Summary:  A brief biography of Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House, which profiles her childhood and political career.

921 PITCHER Burke, Rick. Molly Pitcher.Summary:  Provides information about Molly Pitcher, a young wife during the Revolutionary War who followed her husband William into battle and took his place firing the cannon at British troops during the Battle of Monmouth after he collapsed from heat exhaustion.

921 POCAHONTAS Krull, Kathleen. Pocahontas: princess of the New World. Summary:  An illustrated introduction to the life of the Indian princess Pocahontas and her contact with English settlers, especially John Smith.

921 POTTER Speaker-Yuan, Margaret. Beatrix Potter.Summary:  Profiles the life and career of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century children's author Beatrix Potter, and chronicles her childhood in England, passion for wildlife and nature, and her classic tales including "Peter Rabbit."

921 RICE Naden, Corinne J. Condoleezza Rice.Summary:  Chronicles the life of Condoleezza Rice, covering her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, her accomplishments in music, her first studies in foreign affairs, her years as a professor and provost, and her work as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State.

921 RIDE Kramer, Barbara. Sally Ride: a space biography. Summary:  A biography of the first woman in space, spanning her childhood, career as an astronaut, and present life after NASA.

921 ROSS Duden, Jane. Betsy Ross.Summary:  Looks at the life of Betsy Ross from her Quaker childhood to her role in the Revolutionary War and her days as an independent businesswoman. Examines the legend of the Betsy Ross flag, and explains the importance of her legacy.

921 ROWLING Meister, Cari. J. K. Rowling. Summary:  Provides information about the childhood, education, and career of children's book author J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter character.

921 RUDOLPH Harper, Jo. Wilma Rudolph: Olympic runner. Summary:  A biography presented in story form discussing the formative years of Olympic runner Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three track-and-field gold medals.

921 RUSSELL Wadsworth, Ginger. Along the Santa Fe Trail: Marion Russell's own story. Summary:  In 1852, seven year old Marion Sloan travels with her mother and older brother in a wagon train along the Santa Fe Trail, experiencing both hardship and wonder.

921 RYAN Wheeler, Jill C. Pam Muñoz Ryan.Summary:  Offers a brief overview of the life of children's author Pam Muñoz Ryan, discussing her childhood, years as a teacher, writing career, personal life, and other related topics.

921 RYLANT Ruffin, Frances E. Meet Cynthia Rylant. Summary:  An introduction to Cynthia Rylant, discussing her childhood with her grandparents in West Virginia, her teen years with her mom, her education and job in a library, her early writing efforts, and her success as an author of books for young people.

921 SACAGAWEA Fradin, Judith Bloom. Who was Sacagawea? Summary:  A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s.

921 SCHUMANN Reich, Susanna. Clara Schumann: piano virtuoso. Summary:  Describes the life of the German pianist and composer who made her professional debut at age nine and who devoted her life to music and to her family.

921 SCURRY Christopher, Matt. In the goal with-- Briana Scurry. Summary:  A biography of the soccer goalkeeper whose play on the United States National Team earned her the nickname "the Rock."

921 SHARMAT Wheeler, Jill C. Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Summary:  Presents the life and work of this author of more than one hundred books for children and young adults, who is best known for her series of "Nate the Great" books.

921 SMITH Manera, Alexandria. Bessie Smith. Summary:  Tells the life story of 1920s blues singer Bessie Smith, describing her childhood, her achievements, and her legacy.

921 SMITH Plourde, Lynn. Margaret Chase Smith: a woman for president: a time line biography. Summary:  Offers a brief overview of the life and political career of Margaret Chase Smith, discussing her childhood, schooling, marriage, years in Congress and the Senate, presidential campaign, and impact on American history.

921 STANTON Davis, Lucile. Elizabeth Cady Stanton: a photo-illustrated biography. Summary:  A brief biography of the staunch supporter of women's rights who helped plan the historic Woman's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848.

921 STOWE Adler, David A. A picture book of Harriet Beecher Stowe. Summary:  Details the life and achievements of abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe whose book, Uncle Tom's Cabin, is said to have started the Civil War.

921 TALLCHIEF Gourley, Catherine. Who is Maria Tallchief? Summary:  Presents a biography of Maria Tallchief, the Osage Indian ballerina whose love of dance took her from a life on a reservation to a career on the stage.

921 TAYLOR Houghton, Gillian. Mildred Taylor. Summary:  Tells the life story of Mildred Taylor, author of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," and presents an interview and selected reviews.

921 TRUTH Rockwell, Anne F. Only Passing Through: the story of Sojourner Truth. Summary:  Inspiring story of a woman, born a slave, who transformed herself into one of the most powerful voices of the abolitionist movement.

921 TUBMAN McDonough, Yona Zeldis. Who was Harriet Tubman? Summary:  A biography of the nineteenth-century woman who escaped slavery and helped many other slaves get to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

921 VENTURINI Venturini, Tisha Lea. You Can be a Woman Soccer Player. Summary:  Presents the autobiography of soccer player Tisha Venturini, who helped the United States win a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics and the Women's World Cup in 1999.

921 WALKER Lasky, Kathryn. Vision of Beauty: the story of Sarah Breedlove Walker. Summary:  A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success.

921 WARNER Wheeler, Jill C. Gertrude Chandler Warner. Summary:  Presents a biography of Gertrude Chandler Warner, author of the popular Boxcar Children series of books, discussing her life in Putnam, Connecticut, her struggles with poor health, and her work as a teacher, Red Cross volunteer, and writer.

921 WHEATLEY Weidt, Maryann N. Revolutionary Poet: a story about Phillis Wheatley. Summary:  Biography of the 18th century woman who arrived in America as a slave, and became an internationally famous poet and the first African-American to publish a book.

921 WIE Gigliotti, Jim. Michelle Wie. Summary:  A career biography of professional golfer Michelle Wie, discussing her youth and family in Hawaii, her early interest in golf, her decision to turn professional at the age of fifteen, and the challenges she has faced as a young woman in a traditionally male sport.

921 WIL Aronson, Virginia. Venus Williams. Summary:  A biography of the teenage tennis player who was ranked among the top ten women players in the world in 1998.

921 WILDER Stine, Megan. The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, pioneer girl. Summary:  Biography of the author who wrote the "Little House" books and others about her childhood in the late 1800s as a pioneer.

921 WIN Rosinsky, Natalie M. Sarah Winnemucca: scout, activist, and teacher. Summary:  Presents a biography of Sarah Winnemucca, Northern Paiute Indian, writer and spokesperson for her tribe, providing information on her childhood, her work as a champion for Native peoples, and her achievements that benefited her people.

921 WOODHULL Krull, Kathleen. A Woman for President: the story of Victoria Woodhull. Summary:  Describes the life of Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president, have a seat on the stock exchange, own a newspaper, and speak before Congress.

921 YOLEN Carpan, Carolyn. Jane Yolen. Summary:  Examines the life of children's book author Jane Yolen, discussing her childhood and education, marriage and children, and her long, successful career.

973 HEI Heinemann, Sue. The New York Public Library Amazing Women in American History: a book of answers for kids. Summary:  Consists of short answers to questions about the roles and achievements of women in America from prehistory to the end of the twentieth century.

973.3 AMS Amstel, Marsha. Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride. Summary:  The story of Sybil Ludington's ride on horseback to rouse American soldiers to fight against the British who were attacking Danbury, Connecticut during the American Revolution.

973.3 ZEI Zeinert, Karen. Those Remarkable Women of the American Revolution.Summary:  Examines the important contributions of various women, Patriot and Loyalist, to the American Revolution, on the battlefield, in the press, in the political arena, and in other areas and shows how they challenged traditional female roles.

973.7 BER Berry, Carrie. A Confederate Girl: the diary of Carrie Berry, 1864. Summary:  Excerpts from the diary of Carrie Berry, describing her family's life in the Confederate south in 1864. Supplemented by sidebars, activities, and a timeline of the era.

973.7 BLA Blashfield, Jean F. Women at the Front: their changing roles in the Civil War. Summary:  Explores ways in which the various activities of women during the Civil War altered their role in society and led to new initiatives in women's rights.

973.7 COL Colman, Penny. Spies! women in the Civil War.Summary:  Presents the lives of courageous women who served as spies for the North and South during the Civil War, including Belle The Siren of the Shenandoah Boyd, Elizabeth Crazy Bet Van Lew, and Harriet Tubman.