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Book SynopsisWomen have accomplished incredible things throughout American history. They've made and changed history. They've contributed revolutionary new ideas and moved science forward. Their inventions, businesses, literature, art, and activism helped build the nation. They've succeeded in a whole host of professions, including media, medicine, politics, government, education, sports, and the military. TRAILBLAZING WOMEN! shines a welcome light on some of America's most remarkable women and their enduring stories and amazing accomplishments.
Trade Review“… the combination of the current and historical, famous and lesser-known figures, gives this collection its punch. … excellent resource that provides lists for further research, and will interest young people in women’s history.” –
Booklist
“While many of the women included in the book remain famous today, some are now far less well known than their achievements warrant …. Trailblazing Women! Amazing Americans Who Made History provides really interesting and insightful accounts of the lives and works of some truly extraordinary women …” – Portland Book Review
“… meet the women who have made and changed history, contributed revolutionary new ideas and moved science forward … covers the lasting legacies of well-known and lesser-known stars …”– SirReadALot.org
“… profiles important American women active in the 19th century through the present, from various fields of science, activism, art, literature, media, sports, law, government, medicine, politics, and the military.” – Protoview Book News
