She Persisted
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Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Engaging artwork accompanies inspiring text in this STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York times best-selling She Persisted series that introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, skills and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"A biography of Clara Lemlich, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
"Clara Lemlich immigrated to New York to escape danger in Ukraine, where she was born. She started working in clothing factories on the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly. So she stood up for the rights of workers, especially girls and women--and she won, changing the way factory workers were treated in America forever!" -- Amazon.com...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin made the same choice. She insisted on standing up--or in her case, sitting down--for what was right, and in doing so, fought for equality, fairness, and justice." -- Amazon.com
"A biography of Claudette Colvin in the She Persisted series"--
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Florence Griffith Joyner
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Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"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." -- Amazon.com
9) Helen Keller
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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...
12) Nellie Bly
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking trip around the world, and her undercover work on behalf of the mentally ill
13) Oprah Winfrey
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
14) Ruby Bridges
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Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
15) Sally Ride
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well." -- Amazon.com
16) Sonia Sotomayor
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - 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 Meg Medina, the award-winning author of Merci Suarez Changes Gears and Mango, Abuela, and Me, readers learn about the amazing life of Sonia Sotomayor--and how she persisted. Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice...
17) Virginia Apgar
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Series
Language
English
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"A biography of Virginia Apgar in the She Persisted series"--
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Coretta Scott King
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19) Malala Yousafzai
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"--
20) Marian Anderson
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Chronicles the life of a renowned classical singer who, despite numerous setbacks, became a singing sensation, a voice of the Civil Rights Movement, and the winner of the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
21)
Maya Lin
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22) Patsy Mink
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Introduces the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, who championed rights for women, children, immigrants and minorities, paving the way for many other women to succeed
23) Temple Grandin
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things!" -- Amazon.com
"A biography of Temple Grandin, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
24) Wangari Maathai
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"--
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Series
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Description
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Wilma Mankiller!
A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!
The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew...
A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!
The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew...
26) Bethany Hamilton
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined--and won--many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and...
27) Deb Haaland
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico's 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden's secretary...
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Dorothy Height
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Florence Nightingale
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31) Kalpana Chawla
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Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to go to space. Though she was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she continues to inspire girls...
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Pura Belpré
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Simone Biles
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