Like a girl / by Lori Degman; illustrated by Mara Penny.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York, NY : Sterling Children's Books, [2019]Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781454933021
- 145493302X
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 305.4092 D318 | Available | 33111009375284 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 305.4092 D318 | Available | 33111009692431 |
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.