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"Discover 25 women who were trailblazers in science, technology, architecture, engineering, and more. Learn about some of the women who defied expectations and introduced the world to new ideas and creations big and small. Fully translated Spanish text"--
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Editorial Flamboyant
Pub. Date
2018.
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Español
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As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and this book introduces readers to 14 women who invented very useful, helpful items. They include Chicago native Margaret Wilcox who invented the car heater, Indiana native Marion O'Brien Donovan who invented disposable diapers, Pennsylvania native Stephanie Kwolek who invented Kevlar, and Austria-born actress Hedy Lamar whose secret communications systems led to the creation of WiFi, Bluetooth,...
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2017.
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Español
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"A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout American history, there have always been women...
4) Viva Frida!
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English
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With spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines Frida Kahlo's creative process.
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"La historia de Sylvia Acevedo es un recordatorio deslumbrante de la necesidad de soñar a lo grande, uno que inspirará a lectores de todas las deades. Su trayecto de Girl Scouts y Hed Start a trabajar en el Laboratorío de Propulsión a Chorro de la NASA y más ayudará a forjar un camino para los jóvenes que se sienten atraídos a sueños aparentemente imposibles."--Back cover.
"The inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist...
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Montena
Pub. Date
2019.
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Español
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Libros juveniles en español/Books in Spanish for Tweens and Teens
¡Los lectores son líderes! (para adolescentes)
¡Los lectores son líderes! (para adolescentes)
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Whoever said that women were not capable of being explorers? We all know the name of some famous male pirate or male astronaut who has made it to space, but ... what about women? Many of them have invented machines with which they reached new milestones. Here you will find 25 super-adventurous women who changed the world and proved their power. Many of them have played a decisive role in our history but we may not know it; now is the time to honor...
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
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Español
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In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe. She Persisted Around the World is a book for everyone who has ever aimed high and been told to step down, for everyone who has ever raised their voice and been told to quiet down, and for everyone who has ever felt small, unimportant or unworthy.
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Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
c2011
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English
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Looks at what it is like to be Marta Vieira, a professional soccer player for the Los Angeles Sol and the Brazilian Women's National Team, showing how she prepares for games, performs in matches, and uses her free time.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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"On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments...
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Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Español
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Libros para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Latina: Infantil
Libros en español para niños y niñas de 0-12 años / Books in Spanish for Children 0-12
¡Los lectores son líderes! (para niñx/a/os)
Libros en español para niños y niñas de 0-12 años / Books in Spanish for Children 0-12
¡Los lectores son líderes! (para niñx/a/os)
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A Little Golden Book biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, written 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! Features informative text and colorful illustrations inspired by Frida's own...
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Planeta
Pub. Date
[2020]
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Español
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Hundred biographies of migrant women who left their home country for thousands of reasons: some looking new opportunities, others because they had no choice. Readers will learn about Madeleine Albright, Asma Khan, Carmen Miranda, Rihanna and many more. From chefs and surgeons, music and policies, even judo or chess champions, these stories will motivate girls in every corner of the world to follow their dreams no matter where they lead them. This...
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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"On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African American and Southeast Asian American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through...
15) Harriet Tubman
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Vintage Español
Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! 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...
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Vista Higher Learning/Santillana USA
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Español
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She couldn't go to college. She couldn't become a politician. She couldn't even vote. But Elizabeth Cady Stanton didn't let that stop her. She called on women across the nation to stand together and demand to be treated as equal to men-and that included the right to vote. Doreen Rappaport's engaging text, brought to life by Matt Faulkner's vibrant illustrations, shows readers just how far this revolution has come, and inspires them to keep it going!...
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Alianza Editorial
Pub. Date
2017.
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Español
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As a young girl, Malala had made a wish for a magic pencil so she could make everyone happy; all she had to do was erase what needed to be fixed and redraw it. As Malala grew older she realized she needed more than a magic pencil to fix the world so that it was a better place.
19) Yo, Jane
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Oceano Traves?a
Pub. Date
2015.
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Español
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Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.
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