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Like a girl / by Lori Degman; illustrated by Mara Penny.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : Sterling Children's Books, [2019]Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781454933021
  • 145493302X
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
List(s) this item appears in: Rosa Parks
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 305.4092 D318 Available 33111009375284
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 305.4092 D318 Available 33111009692431
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Create, prevail, change the world . . . like a GIRL! This celebration of international girl power honors a multitude of women who made a difference.



"As an introduction to women's power and possibilities, this choice rises above the rest." -- Kirkus



Once upon a time, "like a girl" was considered an insult. Not anymore! In art, aviation, politics, sports, 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, who soared to the skies, the 24 women profiled here took risks, acted up, broke barriers, and transformed the world. With its simple yet powerful text, this book will inspire young women everywhere.



Subjects include:

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 * Babe Didrikson Zaharias * Gertrude Ederle * Jane Addams * Irena Sendler * Wangari Maathal * Harriet Tubman

Includes bibliographical references.

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.

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.

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