Like a girl /
Degman, Lori,
Like a girl / by Lori Degman; illustrated by Mara Penny. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Rosa Parks -- Mother Teresa -- Malala Yousafzai -- Ruby Bridges -- Helen Keller -- Tammy Duckworth -- Wilma Rudolph -- Temple Grandin -- Frida Kahlo -- Zaha Hadid -- R.J Palacio -- Maya Angelou -- Amelia Earhart -- Bessie Coleman -- Sally Ride -- Mae Carol Jemison -- Simone Biles -- Gail Devers -- Gertrude Ederle -- Babe Didrickson Zaharias -- Jane Addams -- Irena Sendler -- Wangari Maathai -- Harriet Tubman.
Once upon a time, "like a girl" was an insult. Not anymore! In every walk of life, girls are demonstrating their creativity, perseverance, and strength. From civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who stood up for her beliefs by staying seated, to astronaut Sally Ride, the 24 women profiled here took risks, broke barriers, and transformed the world. This tribute to girl power will inspire young women everywhere.
9781454933021 145493302X
Women--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Women--History--Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Picture books.
Illustrated works.
Like a girl / by Lori Degman; illustrated by Mara Penny. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Rosa Parks -- Mother Teresa -- Malala Yousafzai -- Ruby Bridges -- Helen Keller -- Tammy Duckworth -- Wilma Rudolph -- Temple Grandin -- Frida Kahlo -- Zaha Hadid -- R.J Palacio -- Maya Angelou -- Amelia Earhart -- Bessie Coleman -- Sally Ride -- Mae Carol Jemison -- Simone Biles -- Gail Devers -- Gertrude Ederle -- Babe Didrickson Zaharias -- Jane Addams -- Irena Sendler -- Wangari Maathai -- Harriet Tubman.
Once upon a time, "like a girl" was an insult. Not anymore! In every walk of life, girls are demonstrating their creativity, perseverance, and strength. From civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who stood up for her beliefs by staying seated, to astronaut Sally Ride, the 24 women profiled here took risks, broke barriers, and transformed the world. This tribute to girl power will inspire young women everywhere.
9781454933021 145493302X
Women--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Women--History--Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Picture books.
Illustrated works.