They Led the Way
Johanna Johnston
Presents portraits of fourteen American women who played important roles in American history, including Emma Willard, Abigail Adams, and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Read Time: ~1.4 hr
Native women of courage
by Kelly Fournel (2007)
About this book
Profiles ten women of Native American descent--both contemporary and historical--who challenged traditional stereotypes and fought discrimination in the United States and Canada.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreNative women of courage Lead Character
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