Women of Discovery (Book: Biography, History) Milbry Polk Exploration Zone: Air and Space; Humanity; Land; Sea; Location of Activity Africa; Antarctic; Arctic; Asia; Atlantic Ocean; Australasia; Central America; Europe; Indian Ocean; North America; Outer Space; Pacific Ocean; South America; West Indies; Period of Activity: *1500 B.C. - 0 C.E. 0 A.D. - 1000 C.E. 1001 C.E. - 1500 C.E. 1501-1600 1601-1700 1701-1750 1751-1800 1801-1850 1851-1900 1901-1950 1951-2000 2001- current Notes: Women of Discovery chronicles the accomplishments and contributions of 84 women who explored the world from A.D. 178 to the present day in the fields of natural science, geography, astronomy, etc.  These are women who have often been neglected by history but whose achievements changed and continue to change the way we look at the world. An excellent resource for libraries and classrooms, Women of Discovery delivers stories of courage and perseverance in the face of tremendous obstacles. Clarkson Potter, New York 2001