Who are some of women who changed the course of history? From freeing slaves to being the first woman in space, these books outline the incredible lives of six women who stood up for what they believed and inspired others to do the same. This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for others, from Sally Ride's early ambition with tennis through her first two space missions and her work to inspire young girls to pursue science. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.