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

A biography of the feminist writer and activist who founded "Ms." magazine, helped found the National Women's Political Caucus, and helped establish the Women's Action Alliance.

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.

Traces the life of the American author whose unique writing style and encouragement of other authors had a strong influence on culture, particularly in Paris in the 1920s.

Traces the life of the stage and screen performer, from her Brooklyn childhood and vaudeville period to success in Hollywood andthe final years.

A biography of the opera and concert singer who, among other achievements, was the first black soloist to perform with the Metropolitan Opera Company in 1955.

A biography of the marine biologist and author whose writings stressed the interrelation of all living things and the dependence of human welfare on natural processes.

A biography of the woman who overcame crippling polio as a childto become the first woman to win three gold medals in track ina single Olympics.

Discusses Millay's life and career as a poet and how she helped shape American history by being a feminist and a campaigner for individual freedom.