She Persisted
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The companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger's #1 New York Times bestseller, She Persisted. Perfect for tiny activists, mini feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world. Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women...
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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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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IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Profiles the lives of women athletes who have left their mark on their respective sports and the athletic field including Margaret Ives Abbott, Wilma Rudolph, Kristi Yamaguchi, Venus and Serena Williams, and Simone Biles.
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A biography of Clara Lemlich, part of the She Persisted chapter book series. Tells the true story of a woman who, after immigrating to New York to escape danger in the Ukraine, stood up for the rights of factory workers, especially girls and women, and changed the way they were treated in America forever. "--
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"A biography of Claudette Colvin in the She Persisted series. 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. "--
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"A chapter book biography of Florence Griffith Joyner, part of the She Persisted series. Florence Griffith Joyner, aka Flo Jo, who overcame many challenges to be considered the fastest woman of all time."--
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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"--
9) Helen Keller
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Philomel
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2021.
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English
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"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series. Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing after a childhood illness, but she didn't let that stop her from learning to read, speak, and make a difference. She was the first person who was both deaf and blind to go to and graduate from college, and she continued to write books and articles, speak in public, and stand up for the rights she believed everyone should have, inspiring...
11) Maria Tallchief
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series. When she was told that she might need to change her Osage name to one that sounded more Russian in order to succeed as a professional ballerina, Maria Tallchief refused and worked hard to become America’s first Native American prima ballerina."--
12) Nellie Bly
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
14) Ruby Bridges
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
15) Sally Ride
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series. 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. "--
16) Sonia Sotomayor
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted series"--
17) Virginia Apgar
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"A biography of Virginia Apgar in the She Persisted series. There weren't many women who tried to become doctors when Virginia Apgar went to medical school--but she didn't let that stop her. After a professor discouraged from becoming a surgeon, she became an anesthesiologist instead and created the famous Apgar test to check the health of newborn babies. It's a test that's still used in hospitals across the world today! "--
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
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IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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"--
19) Malala Yousafzai
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series. Growing up as a girl in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai had to fight every step of the way to get an education. After she was attacked for doing so, Malala took her fight to the world stage, pushing for the right to an education for every girl, everywhere. Her activism earned her a Nobel Peace Prize and inspired girls and women everywhere to stand up for their own rights too. In this...
20) Patsy Mink
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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When Patsy Mink won her seat the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. A co-author of the Title XI amendment of the Higher Education Act, she was a champion of rights for women, children, immigrants, and minorities throughout her twenty-four years in Congress. She helped paved the way for many other women to succeed. In this chapter book biography...
21) Temple Grandin
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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In this chapter book biography by beloved author Lyn Miller-Lachmann, STEMinist readers learn about the amazing life of Temple Grandin--and how she persisted. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things!
22) Wangari Maathai
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Eucabeth Odhiambo, readers learn about the amazing life of Wangari Maathai--and how she persisted. 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...