(3) YA Hidden Heroes series. The life and work of journalist Ida Tarbell is just one of several topics in this inspiring and accessible volume. Bodden also examines the history of investigative journalism and its impact on the rise of big business and the Progressive era; later chapters cover the evolution of modern investigative journalism through the twenty-first century, including the influence of technology. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Hidden Heroes series. Well-paced chapters with archival photos examine Native American activists' first attempt to invade Alcatraz in 1964, the history of their struggles with white settlers and the government, and the seeds of activism in the Native American community. Later chapters cover the nearly two-year-long occupation of Alcatraz beginning in 1969 and the protest's ongoing impact. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Hidden Heroes series. This well-researched volume examines the overlooked history of black women who worked for NASA as "human computers." Despite their essential research and diligence, the women faced segregation and unequal opportunities in the work place. The book also discusses the history of educating black Americans, the Space Race, and basics of aerospace engineering and computation. Archival photos illustrate the account. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Hidden Heroes series. Moore explores the history of female pilots (American, British, and Soviet) during WWII in this well-researched volume. Biographical details of notable pilots are included throughout, along with stories of resistance and skepticism toward the very idea of female pilots. A concluding chapter chronicles the sudden exclusion women pilots faced after the war. Archival photos illustrate the account. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Hidden Heroes series. With the Stonewall riots as its focal point, this volume examines the history of LGBT activism and the evolution of attitudes toward homosexuality. Details of the events at the Stonewall Inn, profiles of individuals who played a significant role, and the impact of the Stonewall riots are relayed in engaging detail and illustrated with moving archival photos. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Hidden Heroes series. This volume examines the history of women in baseball, specifically the formation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. In addition to an engaging overview of women's participation in--and exclusion from--the sport, this volume provides biographical accounts of the most well-known female players and their accomplishments. Archival photos illustrate the account. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello