She Persisted
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IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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"A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout American history, there have always been women...
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Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
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2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Throughout history, women have been told that they couldn't achieve their dreams, no matter how hard they tried. Women athletes have faced their own unique set of challenges, across countless sports and levels of play. In this third She Persisted book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women who have excelled in their sports because of their persistence. She Persisted in Sports is a book for everyone who has ever aimed for a goal and been told...
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Clara Lemlich
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Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
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Margaret Chase Smith
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Maria Tallchief
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Nellie Bly
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Oprah Winfrey
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14) Ruby Bridges
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Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
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[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well." -- Amazon.com.
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Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come"--
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Malala Yousafzai
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Marian Anderson
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Pub. Date
2022.
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Presents a biography of Maya Lin, the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., shows how she overcame many obstacles to share her creations, which were always connected to surrounding landscapes and nature. She has become an inspiration to many who are following in her footsteps and are following their creative dreams.
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Patsy Mink
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Pub. Date
2022
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"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."
"When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"-- Provided by publisher
26) Bethany Hamilton
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[2023]
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"Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined--and won--many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and...
27) Deb Haaland
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Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpré.
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Dorothy Height
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Florence Nightingale
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Kalpana Chawla
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Pura Belpré
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