Books in Great Achievement Awards series

Profiles Coretta Scott King, whose efforts in carrying on her husband's civil rights work led her to establish the Coretta Scott King Award, which celebrates African-American writers and illustrators.

A biography of the nineteenth-century English illustrator of children's books, for whom the Caldecott medal is named.

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Profiles eighteenth-century British children's book publisher John Newbery and lists the winners of the award created in his honor from its inception in 1922 through 2003.

Profiles high school librarian Michael L. Printz, whose efforts in championing authors and their books led to the creation of the Michael L. Printz Award to honor excellence in young adult literature.

A biography of the reclusive inventor of dynamite and the story of how he came to establish the prestigious prizes that bear his name.

Profiles eleven women through history whose inventions changed the face of the world, from Madam C.J. Walker's hair product industry to Stephanie Kwolek's Kevlar and Hedy Lamarr's breakthroughs in wireless communication.

Collects short biographies of important female athletes, including Julie Krone, the Williams sisters, and Michelle Wie.

Presents biographies of eleven women known for leadership in the fields of government, environmentalism, and human rights.

Profiles eleven women who have contributed significantly to the field of astronautics, from Sally Ride, the first female astronaut, to Julie Payette, the Chief Astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency.

Collects short biographies of important female scientists, including Rachel Carson, Rosalind Franklin, and Mae Jemison.

Collects short biographies of important female authors, including Jane Austen, Toni Morrison, and J.K. Rowling.