Shares the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman with young readers, highlighting her bravery and contributions to saving others through her work with the Underground Railroad. Includes a timeline and color photographs.
Profiles the legendary country music artist, reading advocate, and philanthropist who has sent over one hundred fifty million free books to children through her Imagination Library, and describes the hardships she overcame.
"This picture book biography focuses on critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media.""--
Shines a spotlight on American scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist.
"Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of seventeen for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women's rights and free education for children all over the world"--
Shining a spotlight on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this picture book biography tells the story of a young Jewish girl growing up in Brooklyn who never stopped fighting for equal treatment for everyone.
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