Aura Lewis
Author
Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A beautifully illustrated history celebrating the achievements of American women from 1920 to present day. The year 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote in America, and what better way to commemorate the 19th Amendment than with a gorgeously illustrated handbook that explores a century's worth of feminism? Each chapter illustrates 10 landmark moments in each decade from 1920 to 2020. Featuring iconic events and the trailblazing...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Gloria Steinem is known as a leader of the feminist movement and a trailblazer who fights for equality for all people. This unofficial biography for young readers tells her story, from being a young girl with big dreams to her inspiring travels in India to the launch of Ms. magazine, which gave women a voice. Gloria's message of believing in yourself and following your dreams will inspire a whole new generation.
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sara Little Turnbull was a girl with a big heart and a bigger imagination. Her creativity and curiosity led her to the world of design--a world of imagining, planning, and creating something useful. Discover the true story of a talented girl who grew up to design everything from cake mix to spacesuits to the N95 mask. With a curious mind and a big heart, see how the smallest idea can make a very big difference"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Sophie's grandfather tells her that all he wants for his birthday is for her to perform a mitzvah, a good work, and change the world. Sophie is perplexed because while she enjoys helping people, she does not see how her kindness changes the world--until her grandfather explains it to her.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Malala Yousafzai became a brave activist while she was still a young girl. Before she fearlessly fought for girls' right to education, she was a thoughtful kid who enjoyed school, sports, and daydreaming. Then Malala was told that girls would no longer be able to go to school. She didn't let that stop her, though! Find out how Malala stood up for equal rights and became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize."-- Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A picture book biography about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's early years and how the challenges she faced early in life helped her become a compassionate public servant and champion of human rights"-- Provided by publisher.
10) Steve Jobs
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
At an early age, Steve fell in love with the possibility of the computer machine. He knew it had the power to change someone's life. Inspired to create a personal computer accessible for everyone, Steve went on to become one of the most influential inventors the world has ever met. This inspiring story of the visionary and entrepreneur features a facts and photos section at the back.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Once books change their brains, girls change history. Discover the foundation of reading that empowered some of the world's most influential women in this collection of 20 biographies"-- Provided by publisher.
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