Meet extraordinary Indigenous women—51 biographies for kids ages 8 to 12
Discover the stories and achievements of 51 Native and Indigenous women from history and today! This collection of biographies for kids explores the lives of North American Indigenous women from different backgrounds, different life experiences, and different eras who achieved amazing things in art, science, medicine, sports, and more. Learn how their talent, passion, and determination have been an inspiration to others and helped to change the world.
Fascinating biographies—Explore the lives of amazing Indigenous women, like Osage ballet dancer and activist Maria Tallchief, award-winning Blackfeet and Nez Perce actor Lily Gladstone, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation Wilma Mankiller, and so many more!
Ways to learn more—Each brief biography includes an inspiring quote and another way to learn about the person and their work, like a book to read, a website to visit, or a video to watch!
Colorful portraits—Bring these heroes to life with beautiful, full-color, illustrated portraits of each person.
Female Indigenous Heroes goes beyond other biographies for kids to highlight incredible women from across North America!
Who will your new hero be?