The story of the Reesers, a Jewish family who emigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia on the eve of WWII. They fled the Nazis and left behind four valuable oil paintings. It would take years for Mari
After her triumph at the science fair—winning a special award even though she wasn't technically old enough to enter—Bernadette is ready to continue on with grade three. Her friendship with Annie, Kei
Discover the lives of women artists from the 16th century to the present day, such as the early feminist Artemisia Gentileschi, the adventurous Emily Carr, the flamboyant Frida Kahlo and the brillian
There is no question we are harming our planet-grasslands in Somalia have dried up, unable to sustain agriculture; ice floes are thinning and breaking up in the north because of global warming; life-
The latest addition to the acclaimed Woman's Hall of Fame Series profiles ten incredible women with an itch to invent. Written in an accessible, engaging, and informative style, Incredible Women Inve
The acclaimed Women's Hall of Fame series continues with profiles of ten women wordsmiths who made history in their own uniquely creative ways. From LM Montgomery and George Eliot to Margaret Atwood
Hiding Edith tells the true story of Edith Schwalb, a young Jewish Girl sent to live in a safe house after the Nazi invasion of France. Edith's story is remarkable not only for her own bravery, but f
Hana's Suitcase, which has been translated into more than thirty-five languages and is currently being developed into two feature-length films, tells the incredible true story of a Japanese Holocaust
Women rock, and they have for a very long time! This book profiles 10 inspiring women who have triumphed in bringing their love of music to the world, singing, playing and composing despite all the o
Boomer women are about to pass yet another milestone -- RETIREMENT! The first wave of women to enter the workforce in significant numbers benefited from the feminist revolution and fought for a place
From the United States to Russia to India, these women have danced and choreographed their way to the top of their field. From modern to ballet to flamenco, they have made the dance world their stage
Ten women who risked everything - including their lives -to bring us the world's stories. Whether reporting from the front lines or the anchor desk, they pushed the boundaries of print, radio, TV, an
This is the true story of Patrick, who was born with hemophilia and contracted HIV through a tainted blood transfusion. Patrick decided to go public with his condition in order to help raise awarenes
From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam, Germany, Guyana, Somalia, and others, immigrant children write of their experiences leaving their homes and moving to a new
From pen, brush, and tongue, girls and young women (ages 13-19) speak their truths, tell it like it is, and call for change. This collection of creative works is an exploration of young women's ident
Maddy was given a once in a lifetime chance on her tenth birthday, to visit Tanzania with her photographer uncle. She was impressed by the beautiful landscapes and the amazing animals she saw, but mo
Among the women celebrated in this book are Baroness Bertha von Suttner, one of the first activists in the modern peace movement, Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan, who worked in the 1970s to bring
While watching her mother making bread and her father working as a tailor, Sara imagines herself heroically saving people from enemy soldiers, but when her mother steps out, Sara finds more practical
While watching her mother making bread and her father working as a tailor, Sara imagines herself heroically saving people from enemy soldiers, but when her mother steps out, Sara finds more practical
