Remarkable lives Revealed
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Publisher
Triangle Interactive, LLC
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
The first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison has broken barriers in science and medicine to become one of the most admired women worldwide. This fascinating book describes how Jemison refused to let anyone stand in the way of her dreams. She became a doctor and worked in the Peace Corps until NASA invited her to join the astronaut program. Today, she is an important advocate for science in education—especially for girls
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Wilma Rudolph: track and field champion
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Jazz Jennings: voice for LGBTQ youth
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Rick Hansen: improving life for people with disabilities
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Author
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"American Temple Grandin is a renowned scientist, champion for animal rights, and an advocate for people with autism. This book highlights the achievements of this inspirational woman who lives with high-functioning autism. Grandin overcame language and social challenges to become one of the world's most influential minds in animal welfare and in autism education, exposing the incredible, and sometimes unacknowledged, potential of people who have...
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William Kamkwamba: powering his village
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Author
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Inspiring people for decades, Buffy Saint-Marie is a singer-songwriter, visual artist, activist, educator, public speaker, and philanthropist. Beginning life as an orphan on a reserve in Saskatchewan, Sainte-Marie grew to become an international icon. This award-winning songwriter has experienced censorship at times because of her vocal activism against war and on behalf of native peoples. She continues to create music and art, speak out, and support...
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Known as the Kid President, American teenager Robby Novak thinks it's cool to be kind, and that compassion and curiosity can help change the world. A YouTube sensation and author of two books before he was 12 years old, Robby promotes his belief that everyone matters and has a purpose. Despite his ongoing struggle with a difficult disease that makes his bones brittle, Robby's mission is to dance the world toward happiness and show people that everyone...
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Simone Biles: gold medal gymnast and advocate for healthy living
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Yusra Mardini: refugee hero and Olympic swimmer
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Zuriel Oduwole: filmmaker and campaigner for girls' education
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