Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Hilary Clinton are just a few of the most well known names in politics for forging new paths for women in a traditionally male-dominated field. However, many lesser-known women groundbreakers have changed the world by stepping out of the background and onto the political stage. This biographical text covers the lives of fascinating women in politics, from the earliest suffragette movements to modern-day women who could one day become the first female president of the United States. Readers are encouraged to seek careers that could place them with this text’s legendary ladies. This text uses age-appropriate language to explain complex political and social topics, while informative fact boxes and a comprehensive timeline provide additional opportunities for learning.