USA 250: Famous Woman in American History for Kids

The books on this list are available through the Sussex County Library System. You may request them with your Sussex County Library card and they will be made available for pick up at your chosen branch.

Updated May 7, 2026
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USA 250: Famous Woman in American History for Kids

The books on this list are available through the Sussex County Library System. You may request them with your Sussex County Library card and they will be made available for pick up at your chosen branch.

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The American Revolution
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. On...
Lives of extraordinary women : rulers, rebels (and what the neighbors thought)
Krull, Kathleen.
Paper Book
Not all governments have been run by men. Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats--and flaws--for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies,...
She persisted : 13 American women who changed the world
Clinton, Chelsea
Paper Book
Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout United States history, there...
Through the Telescope: Mae Jemison Dreams of Space
Smith Jr, Charles R
Paper Book
Explore the wonders of the universe in this mesmerizing ode to trailblazing astronaut Mae Jemison, from Coretta Scott King Honor author Charles R. Smith, Jr. How far to the stars? This is what a little girl named Mae Jemison wonders as she peers through her telescope...
Who is Kamala Harris? /
Anderson, Kirsten
Paper Book
The inspiring story of Vice President Kamala Harris told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics. On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the...
Who was a daring pioneer of the skies? : Amelia Earhart
Gillman, Melanie
Paper Book
"A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart's life and last flight."- Kirkus Reviews "The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events."- Booklist<...
Who was Amelia Earhart?
Jerome, Kate Boehm.
Paper Book
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers...
Who was Harriet Tubman?
McDonough, Yona Zeldis
Paper Book
Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia....
Who was Maya Angelou?
Labrecque, Ellen
Paper Book
Born in Missouri in 1928, Maya Angelou had a difficult childhood. Jim Crow laws segregated blacks and whites in the South. Her family life was unstable at times. But much like her poem, "Still I Rise," Angelou was able to lift herself out of her situation and flourish. She moved to California and...
Who was Nellie Bly?
Gurevich, Margaret
Paper Book
Get ready to journey around the world with Nellie Bly--one of America's first investigative journalists. Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman had no idea that the open letter she'd written to a local newspaper in Pittsburgh in 1885 would change her life forever. The editor of the paper was...
Who was Rosa Parks?
McDonough, Yona Zeldis.
Paper Book
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." This biography has black-and-white illustrations throughout.
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