She Persisted
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
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English
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"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...
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She persisted in science: brilliant women who made a difference
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"Throughout history, in every sport and at all levels of play, women athletes have been told they were never going to be fast enough, strong enough or good enough. In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to woman athletes who have excelled in their sports because of their passion, their skills and their persistence."--Dust jacket flap.
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"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.
9) Helen Keller
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"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
11) Maria Tallchief
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"A biography of Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina"--Provided by publisher.
12) Nellie Bly
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Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking trip around the world, and her undercover work on behalf of the mentally ill.
13) Oprah Winfrey
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""A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series""--
14) Ruby Bridges
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"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
15) Sally Ride
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"As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well." -- Amazon.com.
"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series"--
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Coretta Scott King
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Malala Yousafzai
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Marian Anderson
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21) Maya Lin
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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.
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Patsy Mink
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Temple Grandin
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Wangari Maathai
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25) Wilma Mankiller
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The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
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Bethany Hamilton
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27) Deb Haaland
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Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpré.
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Dorothy Height
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29) Ella Fitzgerald
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A biography of the celebrated jazz singer, known especially for her scat singing and "songbook" recordings of the works of many major American composers.
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Florence Nightingale
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Kalpana Chawla
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Pura Belpré
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Simone Biles
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