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Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"When Henri Matisse was a boy, he drew pictures everywhere. And when he grew up, he became a famous artist whose paintings were beloved around the world. Them late in life, a serious illness confined Henri to just his bed and a wheelchair. But amazingly, from there he created some of his finest works , the enormous and breathtaking paper cut-outs."--Jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
An introduction to the life and achievements of famed architect Zaha Hadid describes how as a child in Baghdad she dreamed of designing her own cities before pursuing an education and launching her famed studio, in a picture book portrait that shares insights into the challenges she overcame as a Muslim woman.
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
Known by some as the Pop Art Nun, Sister Corita gained acclaim for her bold, graphic pop art that calls for peace, equality, and justice. At the age of eighteen, she entered the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart convent, where Sister Corita was encouraged to pursue her passion for art. She eventually earned her master’s degree and became an art teacher. The pop art movement inspired her to create powerful screen-printed works dealing with political...
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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All Together Now - Ages 6-11
Earth Day for Kids
One World, Many Stories, 3rd - 5th
Women's History for Young People
Earth Day for Kids
One World, Many Stories, 3rd - 5th
Women's History for Young People
Description
Presents the work of Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenager and environmental activist who started the student movement to combat climate change and led a worldwide children's march to challenge world leaders to act on the issue.
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A tribute to two Pakistani child heroes who risked their lives to fight for human rights includes the stories of Iqbal, who was executed for speaking out against child slavery, and Malala, who survived being shot after defending the rights of girls to attend school.
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change.
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