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The girl with a mind for math : the story of Raye Montague
After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted--finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who change…
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- 9781943147427
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- 44 pages : illustartion ; 25 cm
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- 925 MOS
Helen Keller : courage in the dark
When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader level.
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- 9780679877059
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Step Into Reading : A Biography Reader
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- 923 HUR
Amelia Earhart
- Age-appropriate vocabulary- Clear linkage between text and photos- Includes archival reproductions where appropriate- Positioned in the middle Early Intervention range- Comprehensive glossary of Words You Know- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
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- 9780516273389
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- 31 pages : illustration ; 17 cm
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- Rookie Biographies
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- 923 EAR
Give me a sign, Helen Keller!
This is a clear, straightforward account of the childhood of Helen Keller that emphasizes her youthful struggles to overcome her blindness and deafness.
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- 0439554446
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- 55 pages : illustration ;19 cm
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- Before I Made History
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- 928 KEL
Beatrix Potter
The 'Author Biographies' series introduces young readers to some of their favourite authors. Each book looks at one author's life, inspiration, and most famous books. This book is about Beatrix Potter.
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- 9781432959609
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Author Biographies
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- 928 POT
Snowman magic
Dion and Molly go on holidays up to the snow. There in front of their cabin is a snowman who wears a red and blue beanie. Who is the snowman? How did he get there?
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- 9780141312095
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- 64 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- Aussie Nibbles
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I am Amelia Earhart
“Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it,” Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to biography – for his own kids, and for yours. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, those who aren’t quite ready for the Who Was series.…
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- 9780803740822
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- Ordinary People Change the World
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- 923 MEL
I look up to ... Serena Williams
It's never too early to introduce your child to the people you admire! This board book distills tennis superstar Serena Williams's excellent qualities into an eminently shareable read-aloud text with graphic, eye-catching illustrations. Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Serena herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this powerful, determined w…
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- 9780525644422
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- 22 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 920 MEM
Amelia Earhart : more than a flier
Amelia Earhart always loved adventure, and she did not let anything prevent her from following her dreams. Read all about how many "firsts" she accomplished in her life -- from her amazing airplane flights to her groundbreaking approach to life!
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- 9780689855757
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Ready-to-Read Story of Famous Americans
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- 923 EAR
Little leaders : visionary women around the world
Featuring the true stories of 35 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates. Readers will meet trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, environmental activist Wangari…
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- 9780241346877
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- 90 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 920.72 HAR
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