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Conkling, Winifred

Summary: A collection of more than 80 profiles about the brave women in the US military.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 CON

Mattern, Joanne

Summary: "Over the years, many women have made contributions to soccer. Mia Hamm gained international attention in the 1990s and many talented athletes soon followed, including Sun Wen, Marta, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 MAT

Stanborough, Rebecca

Summary: Discover 25 women who shattered the glass ceiling, each in their own way. In politics, government, the business world, and more, these women show us that ambition, perserverance, and hard work go a long way.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2019

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 STA

Gibson, Karen Bush.

Summary: When Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be 19 years before another woman got a chance--cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982--followed by American astronaut Sally Ride a year later. By breaking the stratospheric ceiling, these women forged a path for many female astronauts, cosmonauts, and mission...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated 2014

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 GIB

Ignotofsky, Rachel

Summary: "Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science. A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes--from well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, to lesser-known athletes like skateboarding pioneer...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York 2017

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.092 IGN

Sherman, Jill

Summary: Discover 25 women who challenged the status quo and fought for what they believed in. From all corners of the world, these women show us that barriers are meant to be broken and obstacles can be overcome. Learn about some of the fierce women who persevered in the face of adversity to fight for what they thought was right.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2019

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 SHE

Atwood, Kathryn J.

Summary: Readers are introduced to courageous women and girls who risked their lives through their involvement in the conflict in Vietnam. These women served in dangerous roles as medics, journalists, resisters, and revolutionaries. Through their varied experiences and perspectives, young readers gain insight into the many facets of this tragic and complex conflict.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2021

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Ignotofsky, Rachel

Summary: A collection of artworks inspired by the lives and achievements of fifty famous women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, from the ancient world to the present, profiles each notable individual. Full of art, this collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2016

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 920 IGN

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: J920 IGN

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 IGN

Lassieur, Allison

Summary: "From the fearless to the feared, discover 25 women who dared. Dared to conquer their dreams, win wars, discover sights unseen, and more. Readers will learn about bold women who were determined to achieve something great in the face of adversity"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books a capstone imprint 2019

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 LAS

Kenney, Mary

Summary: "Discover the women behind the video games we love--from the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built--and how they changed the industry forever. From classic games like Centipede and Solitaire to popular modern games like Final Fantasy, Uncharted, and Halo, this book explores the work and history of 25 influential women in the video game...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 KEN

Stanborough, Rebecca

Summary: "Discover 25 women who designed their own futures. From dancers to musicians to artists, these women drew from their imaginations and dreamed of the impossible."--Amazon.com

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint 2021

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 STA

Lawrence, Blythe

Summary: "Over the years, many women have made contributions to gymnastics. Nadia Comăneci stunned the world at the 1976 Olympics and many talented athletes soon followed, including Svetlana Khorkina, Gabrielle Douglas, Simone Biles, and Sunisa Lee. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.44 LAW

Wilson, Libby

Summary: "Talks about the history and sexism of the sport cycling. It goes from the invention of bikes to present day, mentioning trailblazing women athletes in cycling"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.6 WIL

Doeden, Matt

Summary: "Over the years, many women have made contributions to tennis. In the early 1900s, Suzanne Lenglen dominated women's tennis and many talented athletes soon followed, including Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.342 DOE

Ford, Jeanne Marie

Summary: "Over the years, many women have made contributions to surfing. Margo Oberg was the world's first female professional surfer, but she wasn't the last. Other athletes, including Lisa Andersen, Layne Beachley, Stephanie Gilmore, and Carissa Moore have made their marks on the sport too. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers."--Provided by...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 797.3 FOR

Rosen, Karen

Summary: "Over the years, many women have made contributions to track and field. Betty Robinson became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport, paving the way for athletes such as Fanny Blankers-Koen, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit, and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.42 ROS

De Laurentiis Johnston, Julia

Summary: "A thrilling look at 25 female adventurers from around the world who made their marks on history. Women have long been badass adventurers, loop the looping as trick pilots or braving the grueling climb to the top of Mount Everest. But their stories have not always got the recognition they deserve. Here are the stories of 25 remarkable women who have soared the skies, climbed the world's highest...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 DE L

Kortemeier, Todd

Summary: "Learn more about the best of the best in the history of women's sports. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources."--Publisher's website.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 KOR

Kawa, Katie

Summary: "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a rising star in the world of politics, and she is working hard to use her position as a lawmaker to speak up for what she believes is right and to help people who need someone to stand up for them. Through engaging main text, colorful photographs, and eye-catching quote boxes that highlight empowering words spoken by the woman many call "AOC," readers discover her...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCA

Gunderson, Jessica

Summary: In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany's Nazi regime expanded into neighboring European countries. In France, groups of anti-Nazi citizens, known as the French Resistance, fought to stop Germany's reign of terror. A brave woman named Nancy Wake became one of the movement's greatest assets as a spy. In her role, Wake often transported Jews to safe locations and rode her bicycle through...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WAK

Philips, Katruna

Summary: "Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 PHI

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 PHI

Alikhan, Salima

Summary: During World War II, Germany's Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes--and, ultimately, stop them. Scholl's activism and resistance eventually led to...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SCH

Sahai, Supriya

Summary: "This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science. Did you know that the technology behind cell phones was based on an idea developed during World War II by the Hollywood star Heddy Lamar to prevent the enemy intercepting radio messages? The computer and other electronic devices have changed life dramatically over the last 70 years-and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 SAH

Speregen, Devra Newberger

Summary: "Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 SPE

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