She Persisted
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English
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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 United States history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen...
Throughout United States history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen...
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Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LL
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai.
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Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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English
Description
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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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2021.
Physical Desc
55 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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English
Description
"Clara Lemlich immigrated to New York to escape danger in Ukraine, where she was born. She started working in clothing factories on the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly. So she stood up for the rights of workers, especially girls and women--and she won, changing the way factory workers were treated in America forever!" -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
51 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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English
Description
"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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Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
Description
"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.
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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.
9) Helen Keller
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
53 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series."--
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
55 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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!"--Jacket
11) Maria Tallchief
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Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
55 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
12) Nellie Bly
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
55 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
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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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
54 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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English
Description
"When Oprah Winfrey was growing up, her family expected her to become a maid like her grandmother. But she had different dreams. She went after them and turned her dreams into reality, becoming a media superstar and inspiring countless other people along the way."--Amazon.com.
14) Ruby Bridges
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Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
50 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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.
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Sally Ride
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16) Sonia Sotomayor
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Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
52 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted series"--
17) Virginia Apgar
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
54 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this chapter book biography by bestselling author and physician Sayantani DasGupta, readers learn about the amazing life of Virginia Apgar--and how she persisted. 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...
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Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
57 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
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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Malala Yousafzai
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Marian Anderson
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Maya Lin
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Patsy Mink
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Temple Grandin
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Wangari Maathai
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Wilma Mankiller
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Bethany Hamilton
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27) Deb Haaland
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Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
67 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
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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Pura Belpré
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33) Simone Biles
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers to Simone Biles, the most decorated US gymnast of all time, who uses her fame to speak up on important issues and to help others" --