Full of information, Life Stories of 100 Famous Women is a great introduction to new heroes and role models. These easy-to-read biographies help young people explore the extraordinary life stories of remarkable women throughout history - women who stayed true to values such as respect, determination, hard work, and honesty while overcoming obstacles and achieving important goals. Pictures, time lines, memorable quotations, and maps help bring alive the compassion of humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt, the imagination of entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey, and the courage and discipline of America's first female doctor, Elizabeth Blackwell. Readers of all ages will be inspired by these famous women, who, by standing up for their beliefs, succeeded beyond all expectations.