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• Anna Strong

  a Spy During the American Revolution

  Marsh, Sarah Glenn,

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  "Thrilling and dramatic, Anna Strong tells the story of how one brave woman changed the course of American history. "

• Women in Art

  50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World

  Ignotofsky, Rachel, 1989-

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  "Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female artists--from the 11th century to [present times]."

• Niki Nakayama

  a Chef's Tale in 13 Bites

  Michalak, Jamie,

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  "A biography of a powerhouse female Japanese chef and her rise to fame"

• Pirate Queen

  a Story of Zheng Yi Sao

  Becker, Helaine,

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  "Presents the life of Zheng Yi Sao, who became one of the most powerful pirates in history"

• Women in Sports

  50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win

  Ignotofsky, Rachel, 1989-

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  "Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science. A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shirley Chisholm Dared

  the Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  Williams, Alicia R., (Alicia Renee),

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  "An inspiring picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress."

• Pocket Full of Colors

  the Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire

  Guglielmo, Amy,

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  "Presents the life of the American artist, describing her early work at Disney Studios, her frustrations at not getting her color work accepted, and the later incorporation of her work into some of Disney's best-loved films"

• It Began With a Page

  How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way

  Maclear, Kyo, 1970-

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  "Presents the life of the influential illustrator and author, including her childhood, her love of drawing, her family's internment during World War II, and her groundbreaking work in children's literature"

• Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine

  Wallmark, Laurie,

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  "Offers an illustrated telling of the story of Ada Byron Lovelace, from her early creative fascination with mathematics and science and her devastating bout with measles, to the ground-breaking algorithm she wrote for Charles Babbage's analytical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Planting Stories

  the Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

  Denise, Anika,

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  ""From the author of MONSTER TRUCK and STARRING CARMEN comes a gorgeous and lyrical story about Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian who changed the world"

• Dr. Mae Jemison

  Brave Rocketeer

  Alexander, Heather, 1967-

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  ""Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to travel to space. She's also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained dancer, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Dr. Jemison's thrilling life in this exciting…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stacey Abrams

  Mwai, Melissa H.,

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  "Follow the life of Stacey Abrams, from her childhood spent growing up in Gulfport, Mississippi, to her work with civic engagement and mass voter registrations in Georgia, to her groundbreaking work as the first woman to lead in the Georgia General…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bon Appetit!

  the Delicious Life of Julia Child

  Hartland, Jessie

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  A picture book biography of the chef, Julia Child.

• Reaching for the Moon

  the Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson

  Johnson, Katherine G,

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  "The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11."

• Nina

  a Story of Nina Simone

  Todd, Traci N.,

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  "A biography of Nina Simone, an acclaimed singer whose music gave voice to the struggle for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement"

• Women in Science

  50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

  Ignotofsky, Rachel, 1989-

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  Women in Science highlights notable women's contributions to various scientific fields and inspires readers both young and old. A fascinating collection full of striking, singular art, the book features 50 profiles and illustrated portraits of women…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alice Paul and the Fight for Women's Rights

  From the Vote to the Equal Rights Amendment

  Kops, Deborah,

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  Alice Paul made a significant impact on both the woman's suffrage movement--the long struggle for votes for women--to the "second wave," when women demanded full equality with men.

• Marie Curie

  Krull, Kathleen

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  Traces the life and work of the Polish-born scientist whose study of radioactivity lead to her receiving two Nobel Prizes.

• Born Curious

  20 Girls Who Grew Up to Be Awesome Scientists

  Freeman, Martha, 1956-

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  A collection of biographies of twenty groundbreaking women scientists who were curious kids and grew up to make incredible discoveries.

• The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

  the Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

  Mosca, Julia Finley,

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  Describes the life and accomplishments of the animal scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities, from her early life and autism diagnosis through her journey to become a livestock expert.