The stories of eight women who overcame many obstacles to achieve their goals.

Includes index.

Maria Mitchell, first American woman astronomer (1818-1889) -- Harriet Tubman, conductor of freedom (about 1820-1913) -- Susan B. Anthony, "the dear old liberator" (1820-1906) -- Bethenia Owens-Adair, pioneer doctor (1840-1926) -- Linda Richards, America's first trained nurse (1847-1930) -- Marian Anderson, African American singer (1902-1993) -- Margaret Bourke-White, photographer of life (1906-1971) -- Jackie Cochran, first lady of aviation (1912-1980).