Discusses the past and future of women's tennis and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Lindsay Davenport, Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, Anna Kournikova, Mary Pierce, Aranxta Sanchez Vicario, Monica Seles, and Venus Williams.

When Eadlyn became the first princess of Ill?a to hold her own Selection, she didn't expect the kind of fairy-tale romance her parents found twenty years ago. But sometimes love has a way of surprising you...and soon Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more impossible?and more important?than she ever imagined.

Who were history's fiercest warriors? Who was voted "Best Team Player?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Warriors, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women warriors who have made an impact. Backmatter material includes writing prompts that encourage readers to think creatively and critically. Each book in this series is written...

Who were history's most compassionate leaders? Who was voted "Life of the Party?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Leaders, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about women leaders who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling...

Who were history's most empowering bosses? Who was voted "Best Deal-Maker?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Bosses, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women bosses who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling...

Who were history's bravest activists? Who was voted "Most Likely to Lead a Protest?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Activists, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women activists who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage...

"Macy offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the journey of women's rights through the lens of women in sports during the pivotal decade of the 1920s. With elegant prose, poignant wit, and fascinating primary sources, Macy explores the many hurdles presented to female athletes as they stormed the field, stepped up to bat, and won the right to compete in sports. Featuring bold and talented heroines, this book documents how the social issues and...

"At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and made history as the first Muslim-American woman to medal. But it wasn't an easy road--in a sport most popular among wealthy white people, Ibtihaj often felt out of place. Ibtihaj was fast, hardworking, and devoted to her faith, but rivals and teammates (as well as coaches and officials) pointed out her differences, insisting she would never...

"The U.S. may have put the first man on the moon, but it was the Soviet space program that made Valentina Tereshkova the first woman in space. It took years to catch up, but soon NASAs first female astronauts were racing past milestones of their own. The trail-blazing women of Group 9, NASAs first mixed gender class, had the challenging task of convincing the powers that be that a womans place is in space, but they discovered that NASA had plenty...

A book for children -- and their parents, teachers, and cool grown-up friends -- documenting America's famous and unsung heroines.