It s hard to believe, but there was a time not long ago when girls and women were discouraged from participating in sports. Thanks to the women who ignored society s rules and also to a piece of legislation called Title IX, girls in the United States and around the world began flocking to tracks, fields, and courts to enjoy all the benefits that come from playing a sport. This book celebrates women athletes through the ages, from early Olympians to...

Profiles famous women who have contributed to the history of technology, from Ada Lovelace to Sheryl Sandberg.

Although war has long been considered the domain of men, women have courageously fought for their families, their nations, and their causes whether on the battlefield or off. The women profiled in this inspiring resource have proven that courage doesn t have a gender and that fighting for a just cause is very much a woman s issue. Also included are chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading section containing books and websites, and an index. Bibliography,...