Yuma Public Library

Examines the role of women in society through the ages, moving from simple tribal society to the more complex modern age and focusing on their continuing struggle for their rights in the United States.

"From Instagram superstar and New York Times-bestselling author Eva Chen, here is a primer in prominent female icons from throughout history that doubles as a fun introduction to colors"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles five female athletes through history that overcame adversity and discrimination to become prominent players in their sports, including historic swimmer Trudy Ederle and NASCAR's Danica Patrick.

Profiles historic and contemporary women who made a difference in the world, including Amelia Earhart, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Tina Turner.

Publisher Annotation: Because I Was a Girl is an inspiring collection of true stories by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities they've faced...because of their gender. Edited by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, the book is the perfect gift for girls of all ages. The collection includes writings from an impressive array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, including bestselling...

Shows students how to find, evaluate, organize and use evidence on key topics about the changing role of women since 1900. Includes information on the role of suffragists, attempts to pass an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution, women in sports, and the challenges of combining careers and motherhood.

"Looking through the ages and across the globe, [the authors] have reclaimed the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who dared to defy history and change the world around them. From Mongolian wrestlers to Chinese pirates, Native American ballerinas to Egyptian scientists, Japanese novelists to British Prime Ministers, [this book] will reframe the history that you thought you knew"--Provided by publisher.

Biographies of some outspoken and influential women who lived in Europe, Africa, and the Far East during the Middle Ages.

"From the authors of the New York Times bestselling book Rad American Women A-Z, comes a bold new collection of 40 biographical profiles, each accompanied by a striking illustrated portrait, showcasing extraordinary women from around the world. In Rad Women Worldwide, writer Kate Schatz and artist Miriam Klein Stahl tell fresh, engaging,and inspiring tales of perseverance and radical success bypairing well researched and riveting biographies with...

Presents profiles describing how women athletes not only made a lasting impact on their sport but also on society by overcoming discrimination against their gender, and sometimes their race, and by challenging popular misconceptions about women and sports.