Chelsea Clinton
Author
Series
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout American history, there have always been women...
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
Description
Combining facts, charts, photographs, and stories, describes how readers can enact change in the world around them and find solutions for such global problems as climate change, poverty, gender inequality, and homelessness.
3) Simone Biles
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too." -- Amazon.com.
5) Maya Lin
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Presents a biography of Maya Lin, the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., shows how she overcame many obstacles to share her creations, which were always connected to surrounding landscapes and nature. She has become an inspiration to many who are following in her footsteps and are following their creative dreams.
6) Deb Haaland
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpr.̌
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as 'The Lady with the Lamp,' she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing." -- Provided by publisher.