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Presents the life of the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.
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" We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who would change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan....
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Presents an illustrated biography of the conservationist and scientist known for her work with chimpanzees and her championing of animal rights.
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Discusses the life and achievements of iconic comedienne Lucille Ball while offering insights into how humor can enrich life.
A first-person presentation of the life and career of comedian and studio head Lucille Ball.
45. I am Rosa Parks
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Recounts Rosa Parks' daring effort to stand up for herself and other African Americans by helping to end segregation on public transportation.
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In 1869, a woman whose "can-do" attitude had shaped her life was instrumental in making Wyoming the first state to allow women to vote, then became the first woman to hold public office in the United States.
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Traces the achievements of the celebrated Supreme Court justice through the lens of her many famous acts of civil disagreement against inequality, unfair treatment, and human rights injustice.
48. I like myself!
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In rhyming text, a little girl expresses confidence and joy in her uniqueness, no matter her outward appearance.
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Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an important woman in the history of the United States, as well as others in her same field of accomplishment.
51. The journey
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Two young children and their mother escape the dangers of war, but before them lies a journey; one filled with fear of the unknown, but also great hope.
52. Joy in Mudville
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The day after Mighty Casey's strikeout, the Mudville Nine are in a crucial game when a relief pitcher--a girl--is sent in and quickly proves herself to the crowd using moves from football, tennis, and soccer.
53. Judy Blume
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"Judy Blume wrote her way through controversy and censorship to become a pioneer who helped make it okay for kids and teens to discuss their everyday concerns, including the kinds of things people don't always like to talk about. Now more than forty years into her career of writing frank and funny books, Judy still has the amazing ability to connect with young readers and adults"--
54. Julia, child
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Friends Julia and Simca belive you can never use too much butter and being a child forever is best, with this in mind the pair decide to create recipes for growing young that will be served to the busy adults around them.
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Surveys the life of the actress and civil rights activist, describing her childhood, early years in vaudeville, and achievements as the first African American actress to be offered a studio contract.
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When Marilyn and her teacher, Miss Wichelman, both get cancer, they encourage each other and, aided by medical treatments and support from friends, they get better. Based on a true story.
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Presents profiles of ten African-American women whose efforts on behalf of racial justice and freedom have influenced the course of history.
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Discusses how women's professional sports are less valued and recognized than those of their male peers in spite of comparable degrees of skill, drama and rivalry as their male counterparts, tracing the distinctive history of women's pro sports through the stories of such individuals as Cassie Campbell, Miesha Tate and Elena Delle Donne.
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A picture book biography tells the story of Sylvia Earle's growing passion for the wonders of the sea and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world.
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As an elderly woman, Lillian recalls that her great-great-grandparents were sold as slaves in front of a courthouse where only rich white men were allowed to vote, then the long fight that led to her right--and determination--to cast her ballot since the Voting Rights Act gave every American the right to vote.