Women's History Month

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During World War II, an unprecedented number of women took jobs at aircraft plants, shipyards, munitions factories, and other concerns across the nation to produce material essential to winning the war. Affectionately and collectively called "Rosie the Riveter" after a popular 1943 song, thousands of these women came to the U.S. Army-financed Douglas Aircraft Plant in Long Beach, the largest wartime plane manufacturer, to help produce an astonishing...

2) Rosie the riveter: women working on the home front in World War II

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Colman, Penny

3) Rosie Revere, engineer

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Beaty, Andrea

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Questioneers volume 2

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.

4) Sign my name to freedom: a memoir of a pioneering life

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Soskin, Betty Reid

5) Top secret Rosies: the female computers of World War II

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In 1942, a secret U.S. military program was launched to recruit women to the war effort. But unlike the efforts to recruit Rosie the Riveter to the factory, this clandestine search targeted female mathematicians who would become human 'computers' for the U.S. Army. From the bombing of Axis Europe to the assaults on Japanese strongholds, women worked around-the-clock six days a week, creating ballistics tables that proved crucial to Allied success....

6) Rosie Revere, Engineer

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LLC, Dreamscape Media

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Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her Great-Great-Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal-to fly-Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when her contraption doesn't fly but rather hovers for a moment and then crashes, Rosie deems the invention a failure....

7) A history of women's achievement in America: Volume 3

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A history of women's achievement in America examines the 400-year history of American women's inspiring accomplishments and victories. America becomes a super power, 1936-1956. This program discusses Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosie the riveter, Babe Didrikson, Margaret Chase Smith, Gwendolyn Books, Rosa Parks, and Althea Gibson. Women begin to transform themselves, 1916-1935. This program discusses the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress, Jeannette...

8) Pequeña&Grande Frida Kahlo

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Eng, Gee Fan

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Frida Khalo es la pintora más destacada de la historia del arte mexicano y uno de los grandes iconos artísticos del siglo XX. Gracias a sus cuadros, perosnales y femeninos, y a su asombrosa personalidad, independiente y rebelde, Frida logró superar la enfermedad y el accidente que marcarían su vida. Un ejemplo de tesón, lucha y valentía que hoy sigue inspirando a millones de mujeres.

9) My little golden book about Frida Kahlo

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Lopez, Silvia

Series

A little golden book

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Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the Mexican artist Frida Khalo! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book captures the essence of Frida Kahlo for the youngest readers. From overcoming illness, to being one of only a handful of girls at her school in Mexico, to having her paintings hanging in museums, this is an inspiring read for future trailblazers and their parents!...

10) Dolly Parton, songteller: my life in lyrics

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Parton, Dolly

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Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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"For the first time ever, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton brings you behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs to reveal the personal stories and vibrant memories that have inspired sixty years of songwriting. Lushly illustrated and told in Dolly's inimitable voice, this rich collection offers an intimate, exclusive look at the colorful life, prolific career, and rags-to-rhinestones journey of one of the most revered entertainers of our time"--...

11) Dolly Parton, Gender, and Country Music

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Edwards, Leigh H

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The Foreword Indies Gold Medal Winner that "analyzes Dolly Parton as a performance art project designed to subvert gender and class expectations" (Shondaland). Dolly Parton is instantly recognizable for her iconic style and persona, but how did she create her enduring image? Dolly crafted her exaggerated appearance and stage personality by combining two opposing stereotypes-the innocent mountain girl and the voluptuous sex symbol. Emerging through...

12) Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry

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Parton, Dolly

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Dolly Parton and star guests like Lady A, Emmylou Harris and Hank Williams, Jr., celebrate her 50 years as the Queen of Country in this incredible concert, recorded live in Nashville.

13) My little golden book about Dolly Parton

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Hopkinson, Deborah

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A little golden book

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Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about beloved entertainer Dolly Parton! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! What's not to love about Dolly Parton? The multi-talented entertainer is generous, humble, smart, and funny. This Little Golden Book biography shares how someone from incredibly poor beginnings can blossom and persevere to become an award-winning songwriter and singer, actress, author,...

14) I Believe in You

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Parton, Dolly

15) I am a rainbow

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Parton, Dolly

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Words and music describe different emotions in terms of color, as when everything is rosy when one feels joyful, then remind the reader that everyone experiences this same rainbow of emotions.

16) Coat of many colors

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Parton, Dolly

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Book, Book - Hardback

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Publisher Annotation: Country music legend Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's trademark positivity carries through to the end as...

17) One Woman, One Vote

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Ginsberg, Ruth Bader

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How could America claim to be the world's greatest democracy, but deny the right to vote to women? With an introduction by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, One Woman, One Vote documents the events that culminated in the passing of the 19th Amendment.

18) Ruth objects: the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Rappaport, Doreen

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Big Words

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Learn about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

19) Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice

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Stratton, Connor

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This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and work of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, including her famous decisions as a justice on the Supreme Court. Historic images, "Did You Know?" sidebars, and a "Topic Spotlight" special feature provide added interest and context.

20) Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Niver, Heather Moore

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Superwomen Role Models

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been fighting for women's rights for over 40 years. As a lawyer, a professor, and a Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg has worked tirelessly for women's issues on a national level. Her life story is presented to readers through accessible text meant to encourage them to fight for what they believe in as Ginsberg has. Detailed sidebars, a biographical timeline, and direct quotes from Ginsburg provide additional information. Full-color...

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