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Author: Jennifer Calvert
Publisher: Castle Point Books
Published: 2018-10-02
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 1250200202
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis books tells the stories of 30 awe-inspiring young women, from historical groundbreakers like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Anne Frank to history's quiet heroines.
Author: Jennifer Calvert
Publisher: Castle Point Books
Published: 2022-09-27
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 1250281628
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe impossible is possible when kids dare to dream big! Discover the courageous kids who aimed high and made a difference! Every great scientist, activist, writer, and inventor started out as a child with a dream. With illustrations by Vesna Asanovic, Jennifer Calvert's Teen Trailblazers: 30 Daring Boys Whose Dreams Changed the World explores the stories of 30 of these remarkable kids, whose passions led to lifesaving medical treatments, revolutionary inventions, and history-making achievements. From groundbreaking innovators like Boyan Slat and the Wright brothers; to powerful advocates like Nelson Mandela, Harvey Milk, and David Hogg; and creative minds like Walt Disney, Fred Rogers, and John and Hank Green, each one turned his dreams for a better world into reality. Dive into the amazing adventures, intrepid efforts, and hard-won victories of trailblazers such as: - Louis Braille - Wilbur & Orville Wright - Mohandas Gandhi - Jonas Salk - David Attenborough - Barack Obama - Satoshi Tajiri - Lin-Manuel Miranda - Jaques Cousteau - Boyan Slat and other ordinary boys who dared to do incredible, impossible, and inspiring things.
Author: Jennifer Calvert
Publisher: Castle Point Books
Published: 2021-09-07
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 125027527X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the amazing women who took science by storm! Women scientists are not new, but they haven’t always gotten credit for being so stellar. In Jennifer Calvert and Octavia Jackson's Science Superstars, you’ll be introduced to 30 remarkable women whose passion and dedication to all things science led to groundbreaking discoveries, vital medicine, essential technology, and cutting-edge inventions that changed the world. If you use GPS or Wi-Fi, you have Hedy Lamarr to thank for that. If you are fascinated by space travel, look no further than Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, Stephanie Kwolek, Sally Ride, and Mae Jemison. And if you’re spellbound by advances in medicine, the work of Elizabeth Blackwell, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, and others is indispensable to the world we know today. Discover the triumphs, curiosity, and hard work of female trailblazers whose love of science spurred revolutionary advances.
Author: Jane Katirgis
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Published: 2019-07-15
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1978511299
DOWNLOAD EBOOKArriving in Boston aboard a slave ship in 1761, Phillis Wheatley began what would eventually be a storied life in American. Primary sources and a thrilling narrative present the story of America's first African American female poet. Easy-to-read text highlights how Wheatley learned to speak English and to read and write. She even learned to read Latin. Soon she was writing poetry, but no one in Boston would publish her book because she was a slave. She had to look to London and found a company who published her book and put her photograph on the cover. Although Wheatley died young at age of thirty-one, her words live on and will inspire your readers.
Author: Leticia Gonzales
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 154359090X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate readers.
Author: Leticia Snow
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1543590896
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate readers.
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1250154472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBecause I Was a Girl is an inspiring collection of true stories by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities they've faced...because of their gender. Edited by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, the book is the perfect gift for girls of all ages to celebrate the accomplishments of these women and girls who overcame adversity with their limitless potential. The collection includes writings from an impressive array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, including bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard, Libba Bray, and Margaret Stohl; industry pioneers like Dolores Huerta, Trish McEvoy, and Holly Knight; renowned chef Katie Button; aerospace and mechanical engineer Emily Calandrelli; and many more. Because I Was a Girl features powerful stories from: Elizabeth Acevedo Katrina Adams Victoria Aveyard Bonnie Bartlett Brenda Bowen Libba Bray Katie Button Emily Calandrelli Babette Davis Williabell Jones Davis Melissa de la Cruz Abby Falik Jena Friedman Joan Hanawi Jane Hawley Tina Hay Jody Houser Dolores Huerta Zareen Jaffery Anjanette Johnston Mattie Johnston Holly Knight Jill Lorie Zoey Luna Trish McEvoy Loretta Miranda Gloria Molina Susan Morrison Anna Ponder Margaret Semrud-Clikeman Rebecca Soffer Cheri Steinkellner Margaret Stohl Noor Tagouri Tillie Walden Quvenzhane Wallis Francesca Zambello Lenore Zion
Author: Becca Anderson
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Published: 2021-09-21
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1642505404
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrate the Power of Girls in This Book for Teens "As Beyonce rightly declared, girls DO run the world." ?Vicki León, author of Uppity Women of Medieval Times #1 New Release Teen & Young Adult Women’s Biographies, Social Activists, and Sociology You’re a teenage girl and this is the time you’re coming into your own. Girl empowerment is more accessible than you think. In The Book of Awesome Girls celebrate the power of girls and the famous girls who have shaped, and continue to shape, our future. An uncensored history of girl power. Before they were seasoned women, little feminists were changing society and inspiring future generations. At seventeen, Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Days after her thirteenth birthday, Anne Frank began writing one of the most poignant glimpses of Nazi occupation. Packed with mini biographies of big she-ros, The Book of Awesome Girls features famous girls alongside the equally awesome teens omitted from the history books. With a bonus chapter on girl empowerment today, readers are invited to learn about modern figures like Greta Thunberg and Mari Copeny. Girls just wanna have nonfiction. Driven by girl empowerment, this collection of biographies tells the unique stories of strong voices —despite age. From artists to athletes, The Book of Awesome Girls showcases a plethora of passions and skill sets to prove that strong is the new pretty. According to these famous girls, you don’t have to be of voting age to make a difference. Inside, you’ll find captivating chapters such as: Little Entrepreneurs: Girls With Vision Beautiful Royals: Girls Who Rule the World Dancers and Actresses: Turning Creativity into Social Change And more! If you’re looking for books for teen girls —or enjoyed young adult books like Teen Trailblazers, Herstory, Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, or 100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls — then you’ll love The Book of Awesome Girls.
Author: William J. Palmer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-01-01
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9781519652256
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHi, My Name Is Molly . . . is a work of creative nonfiction chronicling the life of Molly, a sufferer of DOOSE syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that took Molly's life at age 16. It is a very unconventional biography/memoir that works the magic of words to attempt to overcome the reality of death.
Author: Diana Kapp
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2019-10-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 198489305X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe perfect graduation gift for future entrepreneurs! Part biography, part business how-to, and fully empowering, this book shows that you're never too young to dream BIG! With colorful portraits, fun interviews and DIY tips, Girls Who Run the World features the success stories of 31 leading ladies today of companies like Rent the Runway, PopSugar, and Soul Cycle. Girls run biotech companies. Girls run online fashion sites. Girls run environmental enterprises. They are creative. They are inventive. They mean business. Girls run the world. This collection gives girls of all ages the tools they need to follow their passions, turn ideas into reality and break barriers in the business world. INCLUDES: Jenn Hyman, Rent the Runway Sara Blakely, Spanx Emma Mcilroy, Wildfang Katrina Lake, Stitch Fix Natasha Case, Coolhaus Diane Campbell, The Candy Store Kara Goldin, Hint Water Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe Rachel Haurwitz, Caribou Bioscience Nina Tandon, EpiBone Jessica Matthews, Uncharted Power Jane Chen, Embrace Emily Núñez Cavness, Sword & Plough Hannah Lavon, Pals Leslie Blodgett, Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals Katia Beauchamp, Birchbox Emily Weiss, Glossier Christina Stembel, Farmgirl Flowers Mariam Naficy, Minted Maci Peterson, On Second Thought Stephanie Lampkin, Blendoor Sarah Leary, Nextdoor Amber Venz, RewardStyle Lisa Sugar, Pop Sugar Beatriz Acevedo, MiTu network Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, Soul Cycle Suzy Batiz, Poo-Pourri Tina Sharkey, Brandless Jesse Genet, Lumi Tracy Young, Plan Grid
