Archives: Books
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All the Way to the Top
This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her. Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change—even if she …
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Women in Chemistry
Discover the power of curiosity and resilience along with the women who have blazed a trail in the world of science. From ancient times to modern day, the exciting story …
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Eliza: The Story of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
For fans of the musical Hamilton, here is a stunning picture book biography about Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary wife and an important figure in her own right.
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Mech Cadet Yu vol 1
When all the men in Mancastle get eaten by a dragon, the women take over! Now the blacksmith’s wife Merinor is King, Princess Aeve is the Captain, and the only …
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass
They were unlikely friends, but the struggle for equality that Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass shared created a bond that lasted almost fifty years. This little-known story introduces young …
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Dinosaur Lady
This is the story of a woman who dared to dig, explore, and discover. This is the story of Dinosaur Lady. Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home …
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Moe Berg: Spy Catcher
Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for …
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X: A Novel
Malcolm Little’s parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that’s a pack of lies. There’s no point in trying, he figures, …
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Sing and Shout
This comprehensive biography, written by celebrated nonfiction author Susan Goldman Rubin, explores the tumultuous and passionate life of activist, singer, and actor Paul Robeson.
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Away with Words: The Daring Story of Isabella Bird
“Isabella Bird was like a wild vine stuck in a too-small pot. She needed more room. She had to get out. She had to explore.” Exploring was easier said than …
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Brilliant Ideas From Wonderful Women
Discover the stories behind 15 of the twentieth century’s key inventions in this fun and informative treasury of trailblazing women, who each made a unique contribution to the history of …
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Magic Trash
Internationally acclaimed artist Tyree Guyton grew up on Heidelberg Street in Detroit, Michigan. When he was a boy he collected bits and pieces—trash—to create his own fun. Eventually Tyree left …
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b.b. free vol 1
* b.b. free broadcasts her underground radio show from her remote swamp community, and she has no idea she’s actually the chosen one. * It’s been over a hundred years …
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Fight of the Century
The fight for women’s suffrage between women’s rights leader Alice Paul and President Woodrow Wilson is creatively presented as a four-round boxing match in this energetic nonfiction picture book.
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No Steps Behind: Beate Sirota Gordon’s Battle for Women’s Rights in Japan
Beate Sirota came to Japan as a young girl, learning its language, customs, and traditions. She loved her adopted country. When an extraordinary convergence of circumstances gave her the chance, …
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Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story
Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the …
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Follow Chester: A College Football Team Fights Racism and Makes History
Chester Pierce broke racial barriers when, in 1947, he joined his Harvard football team to play against the University of Virginia. At that time, black people were not allowed to …
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The Lizard Lady
Join the Lizard Lady as she cuts her way through thick Caribbean forests searching for critically endangered St. Croix ground lizards. Hunted to extinction on the island of St. Croix …
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Buzzing With Questions
The curiosity of the first African American entomologist Charles Henry Turner–a scientist who studied bugs–shines in this nonfiction picture book, which showcases his ideas and discoveries about ants, bees, and …
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Kid Activists—True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change
Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists. Every activist started out as a …
