Discover several inspiring biographies of women who fought to make the world a better place. From Rosa Parks to Eva Peron, and from Mother Theresa to Sor Juana Ines, the lives of the historical women included in these mini biographies all set an example of how to overcome prejudice through their work with the community, achievement in the arts, scientific discoveries, or political movements. This book is a perfect complement to a social science class for teaching early readers. It takes a positive approach to the contribution of women to the progress of humanity.

Ariela Kreimer is a renowned children's book author. She contributes to the weekly magazine Billiken, and she has authored and co-authored many nonfiction books in the past 15 years.