Bowdish, Lynea

Profiles seven American women--Rachel Carson, Katharine Graham, Dolores Huerta, Wilma Mankiller, Maya Lin, Kathleen McGrath, and Condoleezza Rice--who came to prominence within the last fifty years, focusing on each one's achievements and role as a pioneer.

Presents an introduction to the life of African-American scientist George Washington Carver who overcame great hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture.

Describes Bertha McCain's seven dogs, one for each day of the week.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner, and its creator, Francis Scott Key.