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I am Rosa Parks
by Brad Meltzer
A narrative introduction to the history-making courage of the Civil Rights activist recounts in accessible detail Rosa Parks' daring effort to stand up for herself and other African-Americans by helping to end segregation on public transportation. By the best-selling author of The Inner Circle.
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Ready to fly : how Sylvia Townsend became the bookmobile ballerina
by Lea Lyon
A picture book inspired by the early life of African American dancer Sylvia Townsend describes the limited opportunities that compelled her to use books from her hometown's bookmobile to teach herself classical ballet. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Counting on Katherine
by Helaine Becker
A picture book introduction to the boundary-breaking mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the film Hidden Figures describes how a numbers-loving young Katherine Johnson became an American icon who calculated the course of moon landings and was integral in saving lives during the Apollo 13 mission.
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Daredevil : the daring life of Betty Skelton
by Meghan McCarthy
A picture book introduction to the life of the mid-20th-century aviation and auto racing pioneer describes her fascination with vehicles during childhood and the daring achievements that earned her the title, "First Lady of Firsts." By the award-wining creator of Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum.
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Alice Ramsey's grand adventure
by Don Brown
The story of the first woman to drive across America takes place in 1909, when twenty-two-year-old Alice Ramsey climbs behind the wheel of a Maxwell touring car and heads for San Francisco, with many adventures along the way.
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I dissent : Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes her mark
by Debbie Levy
A picture book portrait of the celebrated Supreme Court justice traces her achievements through the lens of her many famous acts of civil disagreement against inequality, unfair treatment and human rights injustice. By the author of We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song. Simultaneous eBook.
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I am Amelia Earhart
by Brad Meltzer
The host of the History Channel's Brad Meltzer's Decoded and best-selling author of The Inner Circle presents an accessible introduction to the pioneering pilot that examines how her tenacity and bravery enabled history-making advances in aviation.
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Dorothea's eyes : Dorothea Lange photographs the truth
by Barb Rosenstock
A poetic introduction to the life and achievements of a founder of documentary photography describes the disability that inspired Dorothea Lange's photography career and her efforts to raise awareness about the unseen victims of the Great Depression. By the Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Noisy Paint Box.
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Just being Audrey
by Margaret Cardillo
A picture-book biography of actress Audrey Hepburn shows how her experiences as a young girl in Nazi-occupied Europe shaped her being, making her one of the most giving, inspiring and kind starlets of her time. 25,000 first printing.
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I am Billie Jean King
by Brad Meltzer
Complemented by a timeline and photos, a latest entry in the best-selling biographical picture book series uses lively, conversational text to introduce the life and athletic achievements of the iconic tennis star as well as her contributions as a women's rights advocate. Simultaneous eBook.
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I am Billie Jean King
by Brad Meltzer
Complemented by a timeline and photos, a latest entry in the best-selling biographical picture book series uses lively, conversational text to introduce the life and athletic achievements of the iconic tennis star as well as her contributions as a women's rights advocate. Simultaneous eBook.
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The important thing about Margaret Wise Brown
by Mac Barnett
A picture-book biography of the legendary author of Goodnight Moon, Runaway Bunny and other children's classics shares insights into her life and enduring literary influence. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Extra Yarn and the award-winning illustrator of Forever or a Day. 75,000 first printi
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I am Helen Keller
by Brad Meltzer
A latest entry in the best-selling series describes how Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing as a young child, learned how to communicate with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan and became a social activist for people with disabilities. 150,000 first printing.
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The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to read
by Rita L. Hubbard
From a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and an emerging author comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who, through perseverance and dedication, learned to read at age 116, proving that it's never too late to learn new things. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Little Melba and her big trombone
by Katheryn Russell-Brown
"A biography of African American musician Melba Doretta Liston, a virtuoso musician who played the trombone and composed and arranged music for many of the great jazz musicians of the twentieth century. Includes afterword, discography, and sources"
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If a bus could talk : the story of Rosa Parks
by Faith Ringgold
Provides middle readers with the story of the one courageous woman who refused to give her seat to a white man in the segregated South in order to stand up for freedom and her rights.
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I could do that : Esther Morris gets women the vote
by Linda White
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. Jr Lib Guild.
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I am Temple Grandin
by Brad Meltzer
"Shines a spotlight on American scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. "
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