Defying convention: women who changed the rules
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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...
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Statistics tell us that women are underrepresented in STEM careers, yet many of technology's greatest innovations have come from women. Ada Lovelace is considered one of the first computer programmers. It was six women who programmed the important ENIAC computer during World War II. While women's contributions to technology are often overlooked, this resource celebrates the lives and accomplishments of women inventors and innovators throughout history....
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Rare though it may be, women have occupied the highest offices of their societies since ancient times. Queen Nefertiti, Catherine the Great, Queen Victoria, Margaret Thatcher, and Angela Merkel are all examples of women who earned power and respect from their leadership. Others have devoted their lives to fixing society's problems. Students will learn about a wide variety of women who have made their mark on history through leadership and example....
