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21) Teen trailblazers: 30 fearless girls who changed the world before they were 20

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This fascinating book features 30 young women who accomplished remarkable things before their twentieth birthdays. Visually compelling with original illustrations, this book will inspire the next generation of strong, fearless women.. -- Amazon.com.

22) jackie cochran pilot in the fastest lane

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23) Fighting for space: two pilots and their historic battle for female spaceflight

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Teitel, Amy Shira

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"The mostly-unknown tale of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb-two accomplished aviatrixes, one generation apart, who each dreamed of being the first woman in space, but along the way battled their egos, their expectations, and ultimately the patriarchal society that stood between them and the stars"--

24) The bravest woman in America: the story of Ida Lewis

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Award-winners Moss and U'Ren shed light on a remarkable piece of history. Based on the true story of Ida Lewis, dubbed "the Bravest Woman in America" and recognized with the Congressional Life Saving Medal and the American Cross of Honor, this inspiring and unforgettable tale of real-life heroism is a tribute to brave women everywhere.

25) Wild women of the Old West

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Notable westerners

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26) We are the change: words of inspiration from civil rights leaders

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Alko, Selina

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27) Noisemakers: 25 women who raised their voices & changed the world

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28) Rad women worldwide: artists and athletes, pirates and punks, and other revolutionaries who shaped history

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Schatz, Kate

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"From the authors of the New York Times bestselling book Rad American Women A-Z, comes a bold new collection of 40 biographical profiles, each accompanied by a striking illustrated portrait, showcasing extraordinary women from around the world. In Rad Women Worldwide, writer Kate Schatz and artist Miriam Klein Stahl tell fresh, engaging, and inspiring tales of perseverance and radical success by pairing well researched and riveting biographies with...

29) The art of feminism: images that shaped the fight for equality, 1857-2017

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Since its inception, the women's movement has harnessed the power of the image to transmit its message. From the posters of the Suffrage Atelier, to the photographs of Carrie Mae Weems, this comprehensive survey traces the ways in which feminists have shaped art and visual culture from the mid-nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Featuring more than 350 works of art, illustration, photography, performance, graphic design, and publlic protest,...