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Tori Hayley struggles in her role as the only girl on a hockey team.

Profiles ten of the best American women's Olympic gold medalists in history including Babe Didrikson, Peggy Fleming, Florence Griffith-Joyner, and Kristi Yamaguchi.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide biographical and career information on over 150 American women athletes who have made significant contributions to their sports, and includes a general bibliography, and photographs.

Chronicles the lives and achievements of talented women athletes, including speed skater Bonnie Blair, gymnast Nadia Comenici, and track athlete Wilma Rudolph.

Profiles nine female athletes whose determination inspired them to become the best in their sport.

Profiles 250 women athletes from the twentieth century who have achieved remarkable success in their chosen sports, and describes some of the more memorable moments in the history of women's sports.

Chronicles the life of Olympic swimmer Jenny Thompson, discussing how she overcame peer pressure to follow her dreams.

An introduction to the history of skateboarding and famous female skateboarders, including Elissa Steamer, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, Mimi Knoop, and others.

Chronicles the life of American athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias, describing her successes in golf, basketball, and track and field, and discussing her childhood in rural Texas, her Olympic medals, the challenges she faced, and her legacy.

A biography of the female athlete who broke records in golf, track and field, and a variety of other sports.

Provides a brief history of women's athletics and profiles several woman athletes, including Billy Jean King, Mia Hamm, Rebecca Lobo, Marion Jones, Shannon Miller, Michelle Kwan, and Venus and Serena Williams.

Traces the effects Title IX of the Education Amendments, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in American schools and sports, has had on college and high school sports throughout the country.

A biography of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes.

Cynthia Pemberton chronicles her struggle to obtain equality for women in sports at Linfield College after she was hired as the as assistant athletic director for women's sports in 1989.

Contains approximately 150 alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about various aspects of women and sports, covering sports and athletic activities, women's sport in society and the culture of women's sport, health issues, organizations, events, national programs, and people.