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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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"A biography of Harriet Tubman in the She Persisted series"--
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. In this chapter book biography...
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, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
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"--
16. Sonia Sotomayor
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"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted series" --Provided by publisher.
17. Virginia Apgar
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"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...
18. Coretta Scott King
19. Diana Taurasi
20. Malala Yousafzai
21. Marian Anderson
22. Maya Lin
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"Maya Lin is known throughout the world as the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. But many people objected to her gender, age, race, and more when she was chosen to design the memorial. Still, she persisted, and her design stands out today as one of the most memorable monuments in the country"--Provided by publisher.
23. Patsy Mink
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When Patsy Mink won her seat in 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.
24. Rosalind Franklin
25. Temple Grandin
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"A biography of Temple Grandin, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
26. Wangari Maathai
27. Wilma Mankiller
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A chapter book biography of Native American activist, Wilma Mankiller, part of the She Persisted series.
28. Bethany Hamilton
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"A chapter book biography about Bethany Hamilton, inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, as part of a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds"--
29. Deb Haaland
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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...
30. Dorothy Height
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Introduces young readers to Dorothy Height, who, growing up as a Black girl in the 1920s and 30s, persisted in pushing for change, becoming a seminal figure in both the civil rights and women's rights movements and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
31. Ella Fitzgerald
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"Having lost her mother at a young age, Ella Fitzgerald struggled as a child, especially during the Great Depression. But after winning over the audience with her singing at an Amateur Night at the Apollo, Ella’s career began, and she eventually went on to become a world-renowned singer known as the First Lady of Song." --publisher's website.
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"When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives ofpatients, especially of soldiers. Known as "The Lady with the Lamp," she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing"--
33. Kalpana Chawla
34. Opal Lee
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"A chapter book biography of Opal Lee, who made Juneteenth a national holiday, in a series inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger"--
35. Pura Belpré
36. Rachel Levine
37. Simone Biles
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Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.