Search Results


You are viewing:
Add 1 each from this page1 each from this pageAdd 1 each from all results1 each from all results
32 total titles found  Page 2 of 2 View page of 2  Go 1 2 
Total Price: $296.25 *
Simply add a title by clicking the .
* Your Discounted Price
512063
Patsy Mink [She Persisted]by Keller, Tae 

BTSB Prebound(Philomel, 2022)

BTSB #: 512063 Available

Dewey: 328.73/BAges: 6-9   
F&P: T

Subjects: Mink, Patsy T.,|d1927-2002 United States.|tEducation Amendments of 1972.|pTitle IX United States.|bCongress.|bHouse - Biography Japanese Americans - Biography Women legislators - Biography


Summary: When Patsy Mink won her seat in the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. A co-author of the Title XI amendment of the Higher Education Act, she was a champion of rights for women, children, immigrants, and minorities throughout her twenty-four years in Congress.


20.48 *

+-
763842
Pura Belpre [She Persisted]by Medina, Meg 

Paperback New title.(Philomel)

BTSB #: 763842 Temp OS

Dewey: 428/BAges: 6-9   


Summary: Pura Belpré moved from Puerto Rico to New York City and became a librarian at a time when libraries were filled with only English language books. But she knew that Spanish speakers would love to make use of the libraries too, and so she persisted in implementing bilingual programming and offerings in libraries across the city. Learn about the amazing life of Pura Belpré--and how she persisted.


5.73 *

+-
171617
Rachel Levine [She Persisted]by Bunker, Lisa 

BTSB Prebound(Philomel, 2023)

BTSB #: 171617 Available

Dewey: 306.76/BAges: 6-9   
Lexile: 940 F&P: V

Subjects: Levine, Rachel Leland,|d1957- United States.|bDepartment of Health and Human Services Government officials - Biography


Summary: A chapter book biography about Rachel Levine.


15.44 *

+-
171618
Rachel Levine [She Persisted]by Bunker, Lisa 

Paperback(Philomel, 2023)

BTSB #: 171618 Available

Dewey: 306.76/BAges: 6-9   
Lexile: 940

Summary: As the first openly transgender government official to hold an office that requires Senate confirmation, the first openly transgender four-star officer in uniform service, and the first female four-star admiral in the commissioned corps, Rachel Levine faced many obstacles throughout her life. But she persisted through them all and showed kids of all genders that they can succeed in their dreams too. Readers learn about the amazing life of Rachel Levine--and how she persisted.


5.73 *

+-
596691
Ruby Bridges [She Persisted]by Magoon, Kekla 

Paperback New title.(Philomel)

BTSB #: 596691 Temp OS

Dewey: 379.2/BAges: 6-9   


Summary: As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted.


4.91 *

+-
040123
Sally Ride [She Persisted]by Abawi, Atia 

BTSB Prebound(Philomel, 2021)

BTSB #: 040123 Available

Dewey: 629.45/BAges: 6-9   
AR: 6.7 LG Lexile: 1040 NC F&P: R

Subjects: Ride, Sally United States.|bNational Aeronautics and Space Administration - Biography Women astronauts - United States - Biography Astronauts - United States - Biography Women physicists - United States - Biography


Summary: As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and accomplished things she'd been told she wouldn't be able to do.


222941
She Persisted: Rosalind Franklin [She Persisted]by Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker 

Paperback New title.(Philomel)

BTSB #: 222941 Temp OS

Dewey: 572/BAges: 6-9   


Summary: Rosalind Franklin loved science, but that wasn't a field many women were included in when she was young. Still, she persisted in pursuing her dreams, and conducted vital research on both coal and viruses. She also played a key role in the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA, though her male colleagues took credit for her work. Readers learn about the amazing life of Rosalind Franklin--and how she persisted.


4.91 *

+-
647206
She Persisted: Temple Grandin [She Persisted]by Miller-Lachmann, Lyn 

Paperback New title.(Philomel)

BTSB #: 647206 Temp OS

Dewey: 636.0092/BAges: 6-9   


Summary: Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things! Readers will learn about the amazing life of Temple Grandin--and how she persisted.


4.91 *

+-
686145
She Persisted: Wangari Maathai [She Persisted]by Odhiambo, Eucabeth 

Paperback New title.(Philomel)

BTSB #: 686145 Temp OS

Dewey: 333.75/BAges: 6-9   


Summary: When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work. Readers will learn about the amazing life of Wangari Maathai--and how she persisted.


4.91 *

+-
596701
Simone Biles [She Persisted]by Magoon, Kekla 

Paperback New title.(Philomel)

BTSB #: 596701 Temp OS

Dewey: 920/BAges: 6-9   


Summary: Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere to follow their dreams. Learn about the amazing life of Simone Biles--and how she persisted.


5.73 *

+-
258841
Virginia Apgar [She Persisted]by DasGupta, Sayantani 

BTSB Prebound(Philomel, 2021)

BTSB #: 258841 Available

Dewey: 617.9/BAges: 6-9   
Lexile: 1230 NC F&P: R

Subjects: Apgar, Virginia,|d1909-1974 Anesthesiologists - United States - Biography Women physicians - United States - Biography Physicians - United States - Biography


Summary: There weren't many women who tried to become doctors when Virginia Apgar went to medical school. Among her many accomplishments, she's best known for creating the Apgar test to check the health of newborn babies.


835998
Wilma Mankiller [She Persisted]by Sorell, Traci 

Paperback(Philomel, 2022)

BTSB #: 835998 Available

Dewey: 973.04/BAges: 6-9   
Lexile: 1040 F&P: S

Subjects: Mankiller, Wilma,|d1945-2010 Cherokee Indians - Biography Cherokee women - Oklahoma - Kings and rulers


Summary: Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Readers will learn about the amazing life of Wilma Mankiller--and how she persisted.


4.91 *

+-
* Your Discounted Price

32 total titles foundBack to Top  Page 2 of 2 View page of 2  Go 1 2 
Add 1 each from this page1 each from this pageAdd 1 each from all results1 each from all results

You are viewing:
Loading...