Books in Contemporary Women Series series

A biography of the first black woman to run for president of the United States

Traces the life of the scientist who, as well as having a distinguished career in the Navy, was a pioneer contributor to computer science and is known as the grandmother of the computer age

Traces the life of the woman who won election as the first woman president of the Philippines in 1986.

Chronicles the recent history of India under Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv as they have pursued the goal of a strong, united India.

A biography of the "down to earth" First Lady, describing her childhood, marriage, family life, campaign work, and volunteer work as a literacy advocate and as chairperson of the Leukemia Society of America.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the civil rights leader and widow of Dr. Martin Luther King

Describes the "life before stardom" and selection of a New Hampshire teacher as the first private citizen to go into space, her training as an astronaut, and the shuttlecraft disaster that ended her life

A biography of the author of "The Feminine Mystique" and founder of the National Organization for Women

When Blanca Bat is "Star of the Week," she tells her class all about herself and her five senses.

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