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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger's #1 New York Times bestseller, She Persisted. Perfect for tiny activists, mini feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world. Now abridged as a board book for our youngest feminists and activists! Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Publisher Annotation: 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. She persisted series, 80pp.
8) Helen Keller
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English
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"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
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A biography of Margaret Chase Smith, part of the She Persisted chapter book series.
"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!" -- Jacket.
10) Maria Tallchief
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"Maria Tallchief loved to dance, but was told that she might need to change her Osage name to one that sounded more Russian to make it as a professional ballerina. She refused, and worked hard at dancing her best, becoming America's first prima ballerina. Many famous American ballets were created for Maria!" --
"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series" --
11) Nellie Bly
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn't easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way" --
Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking...
12) Oprah Winfrey
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
13) Ruby Bridges
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
14) Sally Ride
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney, readers learn about the amazing life of Harriet Tubman—and how she persisted.
Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become...
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney, readers learn about the amazing life of Harriet Tubman—and how she persisted.
Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney, readers learn about the amazing life of Harriet Tubman—and how she persisted.
Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become...
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney, readers learn about the amazing life of Harriet Tubman—and how she persisted.
Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Maria Tallchief!
A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Christine Day, readers learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief—and how she persisted.
Maria...
A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Christine Day, readers learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief—and how she persisted.
Maria...
19) Sonia Sotomayor
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted series"--
20) Virginia Apgar
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English
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"A biography of Virginia Apgar in the She Persisted series"--
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