Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
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Discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking footballer and activist. Chasing a ball in the school playground, Megan discovered her calling at a young age. Even if she didn't always fit in at school, she was a star on the field- and her teammates thought so too. Her passion, skill and leadership took Team USA to Olympic Gold and a World Cup victory, while she continues to champion women's and LGBTQ+ rights and representation in sport....
3) Mae Jemison
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"When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she dreamed of blasting off into space on a rocket ship. She was so excited as she watched the Apollo Moon landings, but she wondered... why none of the astronauts were women? Mae loved science and was so bright that she started college at just 16, and was training to be a doctor by the age of 20. She joined the Peace Corps, using her medical knowledge to help people in countries all around the world. Upon returning...
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When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this, which made her a target for violence. She was shot in the left side of her head and woke up in hospital in England. Finally after long months and many surgeries, Malala...
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"In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elvis, the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Elvis was born into poverty in North Mississippi, a place where opportunities were a rare thing to see. Still, he felt that someday, somehow, something amazing would happen. When he sang in a school talent show, he realized that singing was all he wanted to do with his life. He had just...
8) Muhammad Ali
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Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
9) Helen Keller
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A brief, illustrated biography of Helen Keller. Celebrate's Keller's childhood teacher Anne Sullivan, who helped Helen learn to communicate in new ways, ultimately leading her to become the first deaf-blind person to earn a college degree.
10) Nikola Tesla
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Provides a simple biography of electrical engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla, describing his childhood in Serbia, his interest in electricity, and his inventions. Tells how Nikola developed the alternating current electricity supply system that made possible the transfer of electricity over great distances. Includes a timeline and biographical information.
11) Charles Darwin
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Chronicles the life of the naturalist Charles Darwin who discovered the theory of evolution and natural selection, and details his early life, scientific discoveries, and legacy. Includes color illustrations, a timeline, and additional resources.
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Presents a brief picture book about Martin Luther King Jr., discussing his childhood interest in becoming a preacher, his first encounter with racism, his college education where he learned of the peaceful protests Mahatma Ghandi, and his eventual career as a pastor and civil rights leader. Features a timeline.
13) Stephen Hawking
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Presents a brief, illustrated biography of physicist Stephen Hawking. Includes facts and photographs in the backmatter.
14) Anna Pavlova
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"Little Anna visited the theater with her mother and was transfixed by the beautiful dancers on stage. From that moment, all she wanted was to become a ballerina herself. She trained hard and made it into ballet school, and from there she because one of the greatest dancers in history. This amazing story of the prima ballerina features a fact and photo section at the back" --
15) Astrid Lindgren
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Presents a picture book biography of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, following her as a young girl growing up wild in nature and falling in love with stories. Tracks the origin of her idea about Pippi Longstocking and how her stories became internationally famous.
16) Georgia O'Keeffe
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Presents information about Georgia O'Keeffe, from her childhood in Wisconsin where she developed her fascination with nature to her exhibits around the world.
17) Laverne Cox
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Chronicles the life of Laverne Cox, the first transgender woman of color to lead a popular TV series and the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy award, and details her early life, dancing and acting career, and activism. Includes black-and-white photographs, a timeline, and additional resources.