March is women's history month! Take a look at these picture books and discover how real women made a difference through their careers, passions, or hobbies. Which woman is the most interesting to you? Would you like to learn more about her career, hobby or passion?
When Audrey Hepburn was young, she wanted to be a ballet dancer. That didn't work out for her so she worked hard and decided to become an actress. While acting, she took her mother's advice and was kind to everyone she met. This kindness…
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel grew up in France. At the time, France was known for its ritzy clothing. Coco, however, came from a poor family. When Coco was 12, her mother died. Coco was then sent to an orphanage where she learned how to make…
It took years for Julia Child to figure out what she wanted to be when she grew up. She worked in advertising, for a fashion magazine, as a file clerk and a hat maker. Finally, at the age of 36, she moved to France with her husband. Here…
Wangari Maathai grew up in the Kenyan highlands where trees, gardens and water were plentiful. Wangari left Kenya to attend college. When she returned, much of the land was cleared, the trees were gone and the streams were dried up.…
Young Clara Lemlich arrived in America with her parents with hopes of having a better life. Instead, she had to work in a garment factory to help support her poor family. She and other girls were treated badly in the factory where the pay…
After reading about famous pilots in the newspaper, 23 year old Ruth Elder was hooked. With no more than a couple of flying lessons under her belt, she decided to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. Although she didn't make it, that didn't stop…
Addie was no ordinary girl. She wanted to grow up to do extraordinary things. First she tried ballet, then she tried doing bicycle tricks. Finally, she married a magician and participated in all his magic shows. This worked out great until…
For as long as she could remember, Melba loved the rhythm and sounds of music. At 7, Melba got a trombone. She loved the shiny instrument and quickly learned how to play. As a teenager, Melba played her trombone in a jazz band. Her love of…
As a girl, Laura Ingalls traveled across the countryside with her family in a covered wagon. They had many adventures along the way. Those memories were special to Laura and when she grew up she wrote children's books about her life. Her…
As a child, Wilma Rudolph loved to run and play. She was very active, but got sick a lot. One day, she got so sick that her legs wouldn't move. She had contracted polio, a disease that made it difficult for her to walk. This didn't stop…
