She Persisted
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"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 who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In early 2017, Senator Elizabeth Warren's refusal to be silenced in the Senate inspired...
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2022.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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Engaging artwork accompanies inspiring text in this STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York times best-selling She Persisted series that introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, skills and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain.
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Clara Lemlich
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2021.
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51 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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"Before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin made the same choice. She insisted on standing up--or in her case, sitting down--for what was right, and in doing so, fought for equality, fairness, and justice." -- Amazon.com.
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2021.
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59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo-Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. She succeeded in achieving her dreams, and inspired creative self-expression and a new generation of athletes as she did." -- inside front jacket flap.
"A chapter book biography of Florence Griffith Joyner, part of...
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2021
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59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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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.
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2021.
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55 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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"A biography of Margaret Chase Smith, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
"Margaret Chase Smith liked to help people, and she knew she could do that as a member of Congress. She became the first woman to serve in both the House and the Senate, where she supported the space program and more opportunities for women. Her hard work and success helped pave the way for generations of women after her to run for office!" -- Amazon.com.
11) Maria Tallchief
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2021.
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55 pages illustrations ; 20 cm.
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"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
12) Nellie Bly
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2021.
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55 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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"Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn't easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way." -- Amazon.com.
13) Oprah Winfrey
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2021.
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54 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
14) Ruby Bridges
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2021.
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50 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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"As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice." -- Amazon.com.
15) Sally Ride
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2021.
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57 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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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"--
17) Virginia Apgar
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2021.
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54 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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"A biography of Virginia Apgar in the She Persisted series"--
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2022.
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57 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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"Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come"--
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Diana Taurasi
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Malala Yousafzai
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Marian Anderson
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22) Maya Lin
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2022.
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59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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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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Rosalind Franklin
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Temple Grandin
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26) Wangari Maathai
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2022.
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59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"--
27) Wilma Mankiller
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2022.
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57 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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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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29) Deb Haaland
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2023.
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67 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico's 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden's secretary...
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Dorothy Height
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Florence Nightingale
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Kalpana Chawla
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Opal Lee
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Pura Belpré
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Rachel Levine
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Simone Biles
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Dolores Huerta
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Naomi Osaka
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Kamala Harris
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