| Description |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Once upon a time, "like a girl" was an insult. Not anymore! In every walk of life, girls are demonstrating their creativity, perseverance, and strength. From civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who stood up for her beliefs by staying seated, to astronaut Sally Ride, the 24 women profiled here took risks, broke barriers, and transformed the world. This tribute to girl power will inspire young women everywhere. |
| Contents |
Rosa Parks -- Mother Teresa -- Malala Yousafzai -- Ruby Bridges -- Helen Keller -- Tammy Duckworth -- Wilma Rudolph -- Temple Grandin -- Frida Kahlo -- Zaha Hadid -- R.J Palacio -- Maya Angelou -- Amelia Earhart -- Bessie Coleman -- Sally Ride -- Mae Carol Jemison -- Simone Biles -- Gail Devers -- Gertrude Ederle -- Babe Didrickson Zaharias -- Jane Addams -- Irena Sendler -- Wangari Maathai -- Harriet Tubman. |
| Subject |
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Women -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Women. (OCoLC)fst01176568
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| Genre/Form |
Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Biographies.
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Picture books.
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Readers (Publications)
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| Added Author |
Penny, Mara, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781454933021 hardcover |
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145493302X hardcover |
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