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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Engaging artwork accompanies inspiring text in this STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York times best-selling She Persisted series that introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, skills and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Readers learn about the . . . life of Margaret Chase Smith--and how she persisted. Margaret Chase Smith liked to help people, and she knew she could do that as a member of Congress. She became the first woman to serve in both the House and the Senate, where she supported the space program and more opportunities for women. Her hard work and success helped pave the way for generations of women after her to run for office!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As the first openly transgender government official to hold an office that requires Senate confirmation, the first openly transgender four-star officer in uniform service, and the first female four-star admiral in the commissioned corps, Rachel Levine faced many obstacles throughout her life. But she persisted through them all and showed kids of all genders that they can succeed in their dreams too"--
9) Opal Lee
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the teacher and community leader responsible for making Juneteenth a national holiday to mark the end of enslavement for Black Americans, helping millions of people learn about important aspects of American history.
10) Kalpana Chawla
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to go to space. Though she was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she continues to inspire girls...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives ofpatients, especially of soldiers. Known as "The Lady with the Lamp," she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing"--
12) Nellie Bly
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking trip around the world, and her undercover work on behalf of the mentally ill.
13) Dorothy Height
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to Dorothy Height, who, growing up as a Black girl in the 1920s and 30s, persisted in pushing for change, becoming a seminal figure in both the civil rights and women's rights movements and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
14) Harriet Tubman
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too." -- Amazon.com.
15) Maya Lin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Maya Lin! Maya Lin is known throughout the world as the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. But many people objected to her gender, age, race, and more when she was chosen to design the memorial. Still, she persisted, and her design stands...
17) Ella Fitzgerald
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Having lost her mother at a young age, Ella Fitzgerald struggled as a child, especially during the Great Depression. But after winning over the audience with her singing at an Amateur Night at the Apollo, Ella's career began, and she eventually went on to become a world-renowned singer known as the First Lady of Song"--
18) Sonia Sotomayor
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted series"--
19) Helen Keller
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--Provided by publisher.
20) Maria Tallchief
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A biography of Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina"--Provided by publisher.
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