Women in History

Read about women who changed the world.

Resources in this category:

300 Women Who Changed The World
http://www.britannica.com/women/

Learn about important women in history from the 1600s to today!

All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League
http://www.aagpbl.org/

Discover the history of the 1943-1954 women's professional ball league, which inspired the movie A League of Their Own. Here you will find complete rosters of all teams, records, research resources, and pictures.

Anne Frank Online
http://www.annefrank.com/

Read about Anne's life and times, look at a photo scrapbook, and read the story of her journal.

Distinguished Women of Past and Present
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/

The site offers biographies of women throughout history. Search options include subject, name, and links to the Internet. Sections devoted to Black History Month and books about women are also available.

Encyclopaedia Britannica's Guide to Women's History
http://search.eb.com/women

Find biographies of 300 women who changed the world! Learn about feminism, suffrage, and the women’s movement. A timeline, videos, quotes, and some original documents are provided.

First Ladies Gallery
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/

From Martha Washington to Hillary Clinton, you can read about all the first ladies of the U.S.

heroines.ca, Women in Canadian History
http://www.heroines.ca/

This site was developed by author/historian Merna Forster to provide information about famous women in Canadian History. There are biographies and pictures, information about historic sites, statues, famous dates as well as more current news and suggestions for celebrating Women’s History Month (October in Canada).

The Learning Page: Women Pioneers in American Memory
http://learning.loc.gov/learn/features/women/women.html

This site gives access to primary collections of women's stories through American History.

The Quest for Equality: Women's History
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/wques...

From World Book Encyclopedia, here are some articles that "chronicle the rise of the women's movement." You "will also find biographies of important women trailblazers and a substantial number of web sites concerning women's history."

Rosa Parks Bus at the Henry Ford Museum
http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/rosaparks/default.asp

See photos of the bus where Rosa Parks ignited the Civil Rights Movement. Learn the story behind the bus and find a chronology of Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement from 1900 – 2000.

Unpacking on the Prarie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest
http://www.jewishwomenexhibit.org/

Find out what life was like for Jewish women coming to the United States in the 1880s.

Women of the Word: A Salute to Women Writers
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/wwrit...

"In honor of Women's History Month, World Book editors have assembled a look at some of the most famous English-speaking female writers and the impact they have made on different forms of literature."

Women World Leaders 1945 - 2005
http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/00women.htm

Did you know that women are currently queens, presidents, prime ministers, and governors-general? Find out about the powerful women of the world from 1945 to 2005.

Women's History Month
http://www.history.com/minisites/womenhist/

Read about famous women in history: Anne Frank, Harriet Tubman, or Laura Ingalls Wilder. There are 32 different women to read about!