Also Try Biographies by Last Name Lists Bibliography - Books on the History of Women (gURLwURLd) Provides an annotated bibliography of books on the history of women and more. Does not provide links to the books. Distinguished Women of Past and Present (Bois) Provides one of the most comprehensive sets of biographies of women available on the Net. Arranged alphabetically by last name and by field. History - Outstanding Women by Topic (National Women's History Project) Provides sources of information on women recognized for contributions to various fields. 12-01 Women Heroes (Women in World History Curriculum - Reese) Provides biographies of influential women, by region of the world. Women in American History (Encyclopedia Brittanica) Includes videos, pictures, articles links and more. Women in History (WWWomen) Provides a Directory and Search Engine related to women. News -10-13-04 U.S. Snubs U.N. Plan for Women (CBS News) "More than 250 global leaders in all fields including 85 heads of state and government — have signed a statement endorsing a U.N. plan adopted 10 years ago to ensure every woman's right to education, health care, and to make choices about childbearing. But President George W. Bush's administration refused to sign because the statement mentions 'sexual rights.' " 10-04 Where Women Propose and Men Must Say "Yes" (CBS News) "In this archipelago of 50 islands of pale blue water off the western rim of Africa, it's women, not men, who choose. They make their proposals public by offering their grooms-to-be a dish of distinctively prepared fish, marinated in red palm oil. It's the equivalent of a man bending on one knee and offering a woman a diamond ring, except that in one of the world's matriarchal cultures, it's women that do the asking, and once they have, men are powerless to say no." 01-07 Papers Biographies of Famous Women (Gale Group) Provides over 100 biographies. Many include pictures 6-00 Biographies of Women of China (Asiapac - Internova) Provides illustrated biographies of 100 celebrated women of China. First female commander of Army Drill Sgt. School (CNN News) "Her name is Command Sergeant Major Teresa King and she’s the first woman commandant of this school. Incredibly fit, 48-years-old and a 29-year Army vet, King oversees 78 drill instructors and is responsible for training every Army drill sergeant. Nearly 2,000 sergeants graduate from the drill sergeant school each year." 10-09 How Much Did Hillary Break the Glass Ceiling? (U.S. News) "She made it further than any other woman, but the barriers for a woman becoming president remain high." 08-08 Photographers - Women (Leggat) Provides short biographies of women who are mentioned in the history of photography. 3-01 Women - Biographies of Women Mathematicians (Riddle) Provides biographies in alphabetical order and by time period. 2-00 Women Writers by Name, Country or Period (Ockerbloom) Provides biographies of women writers by name, country, or time period. Women Writers of Color (University of Minnesota) Provides biographies of women writers who are African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic, Chicana, Latina, Indigenous, or Native American. Women in "Herstory" (gURLwURLd) Recognizes the many roles of women in history. Designed for girls age 11 - 14, but useful for males and females of all ages. Women in Ancient Egypt (PBS.org) "As an Egyptian woman, you would have been among the most legally independent females in the ancient world." "Their legal rights of women meant they could bring an action in law, be a partner in legal contracts and own property. It was also possible for them to work, and even live alone." Women's Biographies (University of Maryland) Provides biographies of historical women of achievement. 10-09 Women's Issues - 1830 - 1930 (Dublin and Sklar) Searches historical documents for names and text related to women's issues from 1830 - 1930. Includes a particular emphasis on women's rights and suffrage. Women's Suffrage (Dublin and Sklar) Provides information on how the National Suffrage Amendment was passed. World's Most Powerful Women (MSNBC News) "Hopeful signs for women: Forbes' fifth annual ranking showcases women who have beat out men for top business posts this year, including Lynn Laverty Elsenhans (No. 39), the new chief of Sunoco; Gail Kelly (No. 11), who heads Australian bank Westpac; and Jane Mendillo (No. 42), who was just named to run the $35 billion Harvard University endowment." "In total, the women ranked on this list control $26 trillion worldwide." 08-08

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