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Vision of Beauty
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Kathryn Lasky,Nneka Bennett |
A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success. |
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A Free Black Girl Before the Civil War
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Charlotte L. Forten |
The diary of a sixteen year old free African American who lived in Massachusetts in 1854 records of her schooling, participation in the anti-slavery movement, and concern for an arrested fugitive sla… |
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Benazir Bhutto
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Corinne J. Naden |
""Presents the biography of Benazir Bhutto against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment."-Provided by publisher"--Provided by publisher. |
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Jane Addams
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Lucia Raatma |
A biography of Jane Addams, who established Hull-House in Chicago in 1889 to provide medical and legal services, educational opportunities, and social interactions to immigrants and other victims of … |
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Sandra Cisneros
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Karen Clemens Warrick |
"Discusses the life of Latina author Sandra Cisneros, including her childhood in Chicago, her path to becoming an accomplished author, and her work in the Latino community"--Provided by publisher. |
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Amelia Earhart
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Sarah Stewart Taylor |
Grace, an aspiring young journalist, is excited when Amelia Earhart arrives in her town of Trepassey, Newfoundland, on June 4, 1928. Earhart wants to become the first female passenger to cross the At… |
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Hillary Clinton
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Sally Lee |
"Simple text and photographs describe the life of Hillary Clinton"--Provided by publisher. |
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Harriet Tubman
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Kem Knapp Sawyer |
An illustrated exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman that covers her childhood, experiences as a slave, escape to freedom, work on the Underground Railroad, antislavery activism, and other topics. |
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Oprah Winfrey
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Jen Jones |
"A biography of American media personality Oprah Winfrey"--Provided by publisher. |
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Marian Anderson
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Andrea Broadwater |
A biography of the famous opera singer who overcame prejudices to become the first African American to sing a featured role with the New York Metropolitan Opera Company and who later served as a dele… |
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Sacajawea Of The Shoshone
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Natasha Yim |
Nominated for the American Library Association's AMELIA BLOOMER PROJECT reading list.
Combining the romance and enchantment of princesses with a message of youthful female empowerment, these books… |
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Sojourner Truth
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Terry Whalin |
A biography of Sojourner Truth, a woman born a slave in the late 1700s whose faith and strong will helped her escape to freedom and become a speaker for the rights of the oppressed. |
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Gutsy girls
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Tina Schwager,Michele Schuerger |
Twenty-five young women share their adventures in such activities as skydiving, building homes, and mountain climbing, demonstrating the value of courage, commitment, and a positive attitude. |
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Juliette Gordon Low
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Kathleen V. Kudlinski |
Presents an illustrated biography of the founder of the Girl Scout movement. |
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A writer's story
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Marion Dane Bauer |
The author explores the influences that led her to become a writer including the importance of inspiration. |
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Founding mothers
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Linda Grant De Pauw |
Describes the daily lives, social roles, and contributions of women living during the revolutionary period. |
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Mary Todd Lincoln
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Mary Hull |
A biography of the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing her upbringing, marriage, her role in Lincoln's political career, and the tragedies that marred her life. |
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When Jackie saved Grand Central
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Natasha Wing |
The little-known true story of Jackie Kennedy's role in saving New York City's Grand Central Terminal is revealed in this dramatic and beautiful picture book. |
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And not afraid to dare
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Tonya Bolden |
Biographical portraits of ten African-American women including Leontyne Price, Toni Morrison, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. |
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Ada Lovelace and computer algorithms
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Ellen Labrecque |
The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Ada Lovelace and Computer Algorithms examines the life of this important woman and her co… |
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