Women's History for Teens

Updated March 4, 2024
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The bodyguard unit : Edith Garrud, women's suffrage, and jujitsu
Xavier, Clément
Paper Book
Who were the jujitsuffragettes? In the early twentieth century, women in England demanded the right to vote--and faced violent retaliation. Rather than back down, the suffragist group Women's Social and Political Union formed its own security unit. Edith Garrud, a pioneering self-defense...
Votes for women! : American suffragists and the battle for the ballot
Conkling, Winifred
Paper Book
The story of the tenacious American women who demanded, fought for--and finally won--their right to vote; paving the way for generations of civil rights activists. For nearly 150 years, American women did not have the right to vote. On August 18, 1920...
Fly girls : the daring American women pilots who helped win WWII
Pearson, P. O'Connell
Paper Book
"A truly inspiring read." --Booklist (starred review) "A solid account of women's contributions as aviators during World War II." --Kirkus Reviews In the tradition of Hidden Figures, debut author Patricia Pearson offers a beautifully...
Born reading : 20 stories of women reading their way into history
Krull, Kathleen
Paper Book
Once books kick-start their brains, girls change history. Discover the foundation of reading that empowered some of the world's most influential women in this informative and inspirational illustrated middle grade collection of twenty biographies. What do Cleopatra, Audre Lorde,...
The American women's almanac : 500 years of making history
Felder, Deborah G.
Paper Book
Celebrate the vital roles and vibrant experiences of women in America! The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on women's history available today, The American Women's Almanac: 500 Years of Vitality, Triumph and Excellence is a unique and valuable resource...
Rad girls can : stories of bold, brave, and brilliant young women
Schatz, Kate
Paper Book
From the New York Times best-selling authors of Rad Women Worldwide and Rad American Women A-Z, a bold and brave collection of stories and art about inspiring and accomplished girls who have made positive impacts on the world before the age of 20. You might...
Smithsonian American women : remarkable objects and stories of strength, ingenuity, and vision from the National Collection
Lepore, Jill
Paper Book
An inspiring and surprising celebration of U.S. women's history told through Smithsonian artifacts illustrating women's participation in science, art, music, sports, fashion, business, religion, entertainment, military, politics, activism, and more. This book offers a unique,...

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