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Vision of Beauty Vision of Beauty 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. OL121871W
A Free Black Girl Before the Civil War A Free Black Girl Before the Civil War 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… OL14854427W
Benazir Bhutto Benazir Bhutto 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. OL14856458W
Jane Addams Jane Addams 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 … OL15050542W
Sandra Cisneros Sandra Cisneros 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. OL15054698W
Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart 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… OL15451853W
Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton Sally Lee "Simple text and photographs describe the life of Hillary Clinton"--Provided by publisher. OL15587447W
Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman 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. OL15612610W
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Jen Jones "A biography of American media personality Oprah Winfrey"--Provided by publisher. OL15895219W
Marian Anderson Marian Anderson 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… OL16052768W
Sacajawea Of The Shoshone Sacajawea Of The Shoshone 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… OL17570053W
Sojourner Truth Sojourner Truth 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. OL1824718W
Gutsy girls Gutsy girls 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. OL1838128W
Juliette Gordon Low Juliette Gordon Low Kathleen V. Kudlinski Presents an illustrated biography of the founder of the Girl Scout movement. OL1874757W
A writer's story A writer's story Marion Dane Bauer The author explores the influences that led her to become a writer including the importance of inspiration. OL1882860W
Founding mothers Founding mothers Linda Grant De Pauw Describes the daily lives, social roles, and contributions of women living during the revolutionary period. OL1890282W
Mary Todd Lincoln Mary Todd Lincoln 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. OL18930584W
When Jackie saved Grand Central When Jackie saved Grand Central 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. OL19662808W
And not afraid to dare And not afraid to dare Tonya Bolden Biographical portraits of ten African-American women including Leontyne Price, Toni Morrison, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. OL1969469W
Ada Lovelace and computer algorithms Ada Lovelace and computer algorithms 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… OL19712188W
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