Books in Great Women of Achievement series

Traces the life of one of the first American women to become a noted architect, describes the obstacles she faced in her career, and looks at her major designs, including William Randolph Hearst's San Simeon

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.

A biography of the American primitive painter who, at the age of seventy-six, without ever having had an art lesson, began painting realistic scenes of rural life which were critically acclaimed and made her famous

Details Cher's rise to fame as both a singer and an actress.

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.

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.

Recounts the story of the Puritan woman who was banished from her colony for being outspoken against the religious leaders there.

A biography of the television journalist who joined the staff of 60 Minutes as that show's first female correspondent and has also worked on programs like Good Morning America.

A biography of the woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.