Women in World History


Biography Websites
 

 

Academy of Achievement
In the Gallery of Achievers, the focus is on individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments. It is divided into categories of The Arts, Business, Public Service, Science & Exploration, and Sports.

BIO A&E – Women’s History
Explore exceptional women of past and present. Included are facts on each, timelines, videos, and illuminating quotes relating to women. This is a commercial site for the television show.

Biographical Dictionary
This dictionary covers more than 28,000 notable men and women from ancient times to the present day.

Distinguished Women of Past and Present
This offers information on women who have contributed to our culture from past to present. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others.

Earthlink: Women’s Biography Sites
Offers many Women’s biography sites on www arranged by topics such as Arts & Entertainment, Diversity, General A-Z, Her Story, International, Politics, Science, Math & Technology, and Sports..

Encyclopaedia Britannica’s 300 Women Who Changed the World
Showcases their accomplishments, birthplaces, and in context of the eras in which they lived. Biographies A-Z, pictures given, Includes timelines, when they lived…

FactMonster:People- Women of Influence
This offers many categories from “Women who left their “stamps” on history to goddesses, slideshows of Nobel Prize winners, Winners in Journalism, Firsts in American Women’s History…

Gale-Cengage Learning- Women’s History
Notable women in history are listed along with information on each. Additional topics include Timelines, Key trials of historical importance to American women ,www links, and suggested activities.

Infoplease
Short biographies of notable women, including literary figures, musicians, athletes, activists, and congresswomen.

World Book Student Biography Center
This section includes thousands of biographies on a wide variety of topics. Start by selecting from one or more categories, choose from highlighted topics, or search by name.





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