Books in Women of Achievement series

A biography of the noted American artist who found much of her artistic inspiration in nature, especially the desert landscape of the Southwest

A biography of the geneticist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize for her discovery that certain genes can change their position on the chromosomes of cells

A biography of the American author known for her psychological examination of the moral and social values of middle-class and upper-class society.

A biography of the aviation pioneer who was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic.

A biography of the young French woman who, inspired by visions supposedly from God, led the French army against English invaders, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and eventually was declared a saint.

Explores the life and career of Amy Tan, from her childhood in California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.

Traces the life of Addams, who grew up in a wealthy family, but developed a sincere concern for the poor and discusses the work of Hall House

Traces the life of the Black American poet who was born in Africa, brought over to New England as a slave, and published her first poem while still a teenager

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.

- Profiles the lives and careers of women whose accomplishments have contributed to our society- Fully illustrated with photographs and paintings

Covers the successful career of the woman who has been a movie queen, businesswoman, philanthropist, and wife to seven men

Describes how Ruth Bader Ginsburg overcame discrimination and tragedy to become the second female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.