Gillian Flint
2) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series"--
3) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
4) Deb Haaland
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico's 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden's secretary...
6) Naomi Osaka
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This inspiring biography introduces readers to Naomi Osaka, who, despite people doubting she'd make it as a professional tennis player, persisted and proved to the world she's a champion both on and off the court, due to her activism for racial justice and mental health.
9) Helen Keller
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
10) Kalpana Chawla
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Kalpana Chawla!
11) Oprah Winfrey
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
12) Clara Lemlich
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Clara Lemlich, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
13) Nellie Bly
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn't easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way" --
Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking...
14) Maria Tallchief
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Maria Tallchief loved to dance, but was told that she might need to change her Osage name to one that sounded more Russian to make it as a professional ballerina. She refused, and worked hard at dancing her best, becoming America's first prima ballerina. Many famous American ballets were created for Maria!" --
"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series" --
15) Temple Grandin
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Temple Grandin, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
16) Diana Taurasi
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. Diana knew she was talented, and she worked hard to create opportunities for herself and other female athletes. She won high school and college championships before going pro with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and winning five Olympic gold medals, inspiring many girls to follow in her athletic footsteps. In this chapter book biography by award-winning...
17) Harriet Tubman
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: 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 guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too. She persisted series, 80pp.
18) Wilma Mankiller
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, 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 Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation. In this chapter book biography...
19) Maya Lin
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a biography of Maya Lin, the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., shows how she overcame many obstacles to share her creations, which were always connected to surrounding landscapes and nature. She has become an inspiration to many who are following in her footsteps and are following their creative dreams.
20) Marian Anderson
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: When renowned classical singer Marian Anderson wasn't allowed to sing at a theater in Washington, DC, because she was Black, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial, at a concert attended by thousands of people. Marian went on to sing around the world on behalf of the UN and the US State Department, and as a part of the Civil Rights Movement, she also performed at the March on Washington. She...