In this issue on Jane Addams, you can read about a woman whose happy and privileged childhood and adolescence helped to make her determined to help those less fortunate. There are …

Follow the life of a woman who not only depicted family harmony at its best in her well-known books about early nineteenth century life, but also, in her quest to provide financial …

Introduce your students to the early history of the women's movement in this timely selection. See how women were regarded in the United States, how they first became organized, an …

Odyssey recognizes women who have made significant contributions to astronomy within the past two centuries including Maria Mitchell, Williamina Fleming, Antonia Maury, Annie Jump …

Inspiration and hard work are just part of the great legacy of this remarkable educator/organizer and founder of what is now Bethune-Cookman College. Sections in this volume trace …

When Elizabeth Blackwell graduated from medical school in 1849, she was the first woman doctor ever to obtain a medical degree in the United States. This issue is devoted to her li …

Clara Barton is known for founding the American Red Cross, but her life was rich and full of adventures. In this biography, read about the life and times of an American heroine who …

What do a palace, a giant pearl, and a rolled carpet have in common? Answer: An ancient queen of Egypt named Cleopatra. Want to know why? You'll have to get this issue of CALLIOPE. …

From her trip as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean to her final attempt to fly around the world, Amelia Earhart was a woman of great spirit and determination. Her me …

Let the "gift of the Nile" capture your imagination in this issue that focuses on the queens and women who made significant contributions to their country's history. The important …

The issue begins with an article focusing on Henry VIII's disappointment when he learns that his wife has given birth to a girl, not a boy. Elizabeth, however, learns quickly the s …

Imagine living in a world without sound. You can't hear the birds chirp, your friend's laugh, or your mother speak. Now imagine that this world of silence is also a world of comple …

She has no job description, needs no credentials, and is neither paid nor elected; nonetheless, America’s first lady has many roles to fill. See how a selection of presidential wiv …

A queen who would be king - that's the theme of this issue, and what an issue it is! Find out what the real significance of the royal beard is, and why Hatshepsut, as king, sported …

Come with us to Monticello! Read about Sally Hemings and the other slaves who lived and worked on Thomas Jefferson's estate. Find out why Sally traveled to Paris with the Jefferso …

She was a woman in a predominately man's world, born more than 400 years ago, but we remember her today for the strength of her convictions and belief in herself. In this issue, we …

A biographical issue about Dr. Jane's revolutionary work with chimps in Tanzania that began 40 years ago; plus Dr. Elizabeth Lonsdorf and the new researchers of Gombe. Jane Goodall …

Who was Joan of Arc? Whose voices did she claim to hear? What did they say? Why did a king listen to this young maiden? Why did those who praised and followed her turn against her? …

Read the inspirational story of a severely challenged but brilliant woman, her persistent teacher, Annie Sullivan, and Keller's dedication to changing society's attitudes toward th …

One of America’s best-loved little girls comes to life in the pages of this special issue. Have an imaginary visit with pioneer writer Laura Ingalls Wilder and hear about her famil …

In this issue, we have tried to provide a broad spectrum of American literary ladies of the nineteenth century - women who made writing their profession and proved that women could …

Castles, dungeons, daring escapes - Mary, Queen of Scots, experienced them all! Join us to learn just how and why danger seemed to track her every step! Had it always been this way …

In this issue of COBBLESTONE, we delve into the history of the Lowell, Massachuestts, mills and the new opportunities and experiences mill life offered to young New England women. …

Louisa May Alcott is a time-honored children's author who was devoted both to writing and social change. In February's issue, learn how closely the March family in Little Women is …

Assassination attempts are not a recent phenomenon! Queen Victoria survived several and lived to reign for more than 60 years! But the attempts on her life cost her far less than t …

Rachel Carson changed the way millions of people thought about their treatment of animals and plants with her book Silent Spring. Take a tour of the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge a …

In this issue, Cobblestone features the life of social reformer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a famous nineteenth-century feminist. She helped organize the first U.S. women's rights conv …

Most of us have heard of America's Founding Fathers. But what about all the women who were around at the birth of our nation? In this issue of APPLESEEDS readers will meet many ama …

What do First Lady Edith Wilson, novelist Edith Wharton, performer Elsie Janis, and sculptor Anna Coleman Ladd have in common? They all were women who used their positions and skil …

Join us in when we travel to the Austria of the Hapsburgs. But, it was not just Austria that they ruled, but a vaster empire that led Charles V to say "the sun never sets on my emp …

This issue features information about the underground railroad, John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry, following the drinking gourd, medicinal remedies, and a telling portrait of Har …

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an African American and a woman at a time in American history when both groups were struggling for equal rights and fair treatment. But having two strikes …

Go West with Laura Ingalls Wilder in this pioneering edition that shows how one woman's work painted a broad historical picture of America as it transformed into a modern nation. M …

In 1809 Mary Kies became the first woman to receive a U.S. patent. Women profiled in this exceptional edition include Margaret E. Knight, the holder of patents for twenty-two inven …

Here's a chance to meet several of today's up-and-coming women writers! You'll enjoy excerpts from Patricia Hopkins' Contending Forces and learn what led Frances Ellen Harper to wr …