These excellent books for girls 8-13 each feature a resourceful and courageous heroine facing both everyday problems and issues related to the history of her time. I recommend these as a great way to introduce young readers to women's history. Boxed sets: see links on this page for descriptions of the individual books.
1. History Mysteries Books 1-3 Boxed Set
The Smuggler's Treasure (1812), Hoofbeats of Danger (1860) and The Night Flyers (1918).
2. History Mysteries Books 4-6 Boxed Set
Voices at Whisper Bend (1942), Secrets on 26th Street (1914) and Mystery of the Dark Tower (1928).3. History Mysteries Books 7-9 Boxed Set
Trouble at Fort Lapointe (1732), Under Copp's Hill (1908) and Watcher in the Piney Woods (1865).4. American Girl History Mysteries, Books 10-12
Shadows in the Glasshouse (1621), The Minstrel's Melody (1904) and Riddle of the Prairie Bride (1878).