Presents the achievements of twelve women who overcame adversity and ignored conventions to become notable adventurers, incuding Amelia Earhart, Margaret Bourke-White, and Gertrude Ederle.

Originally published: Philadelphia : RP Kids, 2011. "This edition is only available for distribution through the school market"--P.[4] of cover.

Bold : Gudridur Thorbjarnardottir -- Champion : Susan Butcher -- Confidence : Kit DesLauriers -- Courageous : Valentina Tereshkova -- Determination : Bessie Coleman -- Extraordinary : Janet Guthrie -- Famous : Amelia Earhart -- Intrepid : Sophie Blanchard -- Maverick : Nellie Bly -- Relentless : Margaret Bourke-White -- Strength : Gerturde Ederle -- Tenacity : Diana Hoff.