CPL
Databases - Must
have a Canton Library card.
Click here for
help in accessing from home.
 Electric
Library Elementary Click
on "Topic" tab at the top of the page, then select "Biographies
of Women" under the general "Biography section".
Will provide a list of famous women by area of achievement (sciene,
sports, governement, etc.) and by nationality.
World
Book Online Search
using "women's movement" or "women's suffrage"
or by a person's name. |
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4000 Years of
Women in Science
Site includes a list of
over 125 women scientists from history. Biographies and some
photographs. |
Biographies
of Women Mathematicians
Biographical essays and some pictures
of women mathemeticians put together by students at Agnes Scott
College. |
Celebrating
Women's History Month
Includes a quiz, biographies, a
timeline, and activities. From the Gale Group. |
Children's
Encyclopedia of Women
Mini-biographies of famous women,
written by 3rd and 4th graders. Also includes a timeline. |
Distinguished Women of Past
and Present
You can search the biographies on
this site by name or subject. |
I Was Wondering -
site devoted to women in science, with profiles of 10 cool women
scientists and games based on their work |
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
- Virtual Gallery
Biographical info for notable women from Michigan |
Military Women Veterans
Learn about the history and accomplishments of American
women who have served in wars. |
National Women's Hall of Fame
Biographies, history of the Women's
movement, exercises, games and learning resources. |
WNBA
Get info on players and coaches,
check team stats and schedules or just check out the latest in
this ground breaking women's league. |
Women of NASA
Read profiles of women who have broken into
this male dominated field, and see who they have chosen as their
"Women of the World". |
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