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3) Meet Lizzo!
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English
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"Lizzo is a talented performer. Do you know her real name? Do you know she plays the flute? Learn about one of your favorite singers in this book"--Provided by publisher.
4) Frida Kahlo
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English
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Presents a visual biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo that features fact boxes, graphic quotes, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and illustrations with captions that offer more than 250 facts about Kahlo's life, times, achievements, and legacy.
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English
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"Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Before she made history and became a symbol of change in the world of ballet, she was a determined girl who loved watching gymnastics and dancing on the drill team. She worked hard and overcame many obstacles to fulfill her dream of becoming a great ballerina. This book helps kids explore how Misty went from being a shy young girl growing up in California to...
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English
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"Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad--a network of secret routes and safe houses--to free herself and many other enslaved people. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being a slave on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American...
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English
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"Helen Keller became a celebrated author, educator, and activist who believed in equality for people with disabilities. Before she made history as the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college, Helen was a smart kid who loved learning. She overcame many challenges to learn how to read, write, and talk. She spoke up for other people with disabilities so they could get equal rights. Explore how Helen Keller went from being a young girl in...
13) Frida
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Español
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An illustrated biography of twentieth-century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
14) Sally Ride
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English
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A brief, illustrated biography and celebration of the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly into space as a NASA astronaut. Includes fun facts and a selection of photographs.
15) Serena Williams
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English
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A brief profile of star professional tennis player Serena Williams. Includes photographs and a glossary.
17) Nellie Bly
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English
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Provides a picture book biography of pioneering journalist Nellie Bly, discussing her drive to forge a career for herself in the late nineteenth century, a time when women were ridiculed for working outside the home. Describes the stories she wrote and how she exposed the injustices of the era. Includes literacy activities, a glossary, and comprehension questions.
18) Alex Morgan
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English
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Briefly profiles U.S. Women's Soccer star player Alex Morgan. Includes photographs and a glossary.