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Women's History Month

Library Online Resources | Library Materials | Web Sites

If you are viewing the Virtual Gallery from home, you will need your Orange County resident library card to use some of the resources.

Library Online Resources

Biography in Context »

Explore the listing of Notable Women found on the homepage of this database, and learn about women from around the world and throughout history. From Florence Nightingale to Oprah Winfrey, view pictures and find out about these women's lives and experiences.

Science Online »

Read about female scientists' contributions to science. Browse Biographies and then click on the box titled "Women in Science."

World Book Online InfoFinder: Biography Center »

Learn about women throughout history with World Book Online Info Finder. Use the Advanced Biography Finder to read about women who changed the world. Use the drop down menus to select an area of work or interest, choose “female,” and click on “Go” to begin your adventure.

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Websites

Fact Monster: Online Almanac, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, and Homework Help »

Learn about female Nobel Prize Winners and other Women of Influence. Be entertained and educated with biographies, quizzes, and slide shows.

National Women’s History
Museum »

Celebrate the accomplishments of women at the National Women's History Museum website. Click on the Online Exhibits or the Education & Resources tabs to read biographies, learn about women's suffrage, and discover exciting information about women past and present.

Sports Illustrated for Women: 100 Greatest Female Athletes »

Find out about the Top 100 female athletes with Sports Illustrated for Women. Select an athlete from the drop down box to learn more!

The White House: First Ladies »

Read about fabulous First Ladies at the White House website! Find out about their lives before, during, and after life in the White House.

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Library Materials

American Girl Series »

Celebrate growing up as an American girl with this classic series! The American Girl series has plenty of titles to quench your thirst for quality books about growing up female.

Books About Remarkable Women »

Almost Astronauts: The True Story of the Mercury 13 WomenDiscover girls and women who have carved their own paths and changed history. Read about female daredevils, astronauts, artists, inventors, and more!

Celebrate Women with Picture Books »

This reading list is dedicated to empowering stories about women and girls. Celebrate Women's History month by sharing these stories with family and friends.

Girl Power Books »

Empower yourself with literature about girls and women. Poetry, history, fiction, journals - you will find it all here!

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