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1) Sacagawea
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A biography of the Shoshone girl, Sacagawea, from age eleven when she was kidnapped by the Hitdatsa to the end of her journey with Lewis and Clark, plus speculation about her later life.
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Expanded and revised, this new edition of the best-selling book celebrates the ingenious inventions of women throughout time. As inspiring as they are fascinating, these stories empower readers to imagine, to question, to experiment, and then to go forth... and invent.
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A picture-book biography of Sojourner Truth, who "was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds. [The book] traces her life from her painful childhood through her remarkable emancipation to her ... leadership in the movement for rights for both women and African Americans"--Publisher marketing.
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Examines the life and times of Pocahontas, discussing the Jamestown colonists, native tribes' interactions with the colonists, and Pocahontas's marriage, death, and legacy. Includes illustrations, fact boxes, critical thinking questions, a glossary, and further resources.
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Introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Patricia Bath who invented laser surgery. Describes how Bath is the first African American female doctor granted a patent for a medical invention. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
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Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carreño, one of the most famous pianist who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House.
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"Continuing this . . . middle grade nonfiction series, a young woman once persecuted by the Taliban shares her journey to becoming a community activist. As a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the workplace, and beyond. Freshta's school was shut down by the Taliban, and many of her friends were...
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A graphic novel that follows the heroic actions of French spy Nancy Wake during World War II. Describes how Wake delivered messages and supplies, and helped Jewish people to safety, earning her the nickname, the White Mouse. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.
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A graphic novel that follows the heroic actions of German college student Sophie Scholl during World War II. Describes how Scholl formed a student anti-Nazi group called the White Rose to distribute informational pamphlets exposing Nazi crimes to the public. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.
13) Ellen Ochoa
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"Describes the life and work of astronaut Ellen Ochoa"--Provided by the publisher.
19) Phillis Wheatley
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A brief look at the life and times of Phillis Wheatley, who is bought as a slave by a wealthy Boston family, is taught to read and write, and becomes colonial America's first African-American poet.