Women Leading the Way
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Ava Duvernay
Movie Director
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Ava DuVernay is an award-winning director! This impressive woman surpassed critics and found success in the movie business. This engaging title incorporates factual text, a profile, timeline and more that highlight Avas’ powerful presence in the film industry!
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Carla Hayden: Librarian of Congress
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
A true symbol of progress, Carla Hayden is both the first African American and the first woman to become Librarian of Congress! This title uses leveled text to show how Carla turned her love of reading into a successful and respected career. Fun features such as quotes, a hometown map, and more illustrate Carla’s leadership!
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Jill Biden: Educator
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Jill Biden has held many roles in the government and beyond. Through them all, she never stopped learning or teaching! This low-level title introduces young readers to the life and work of Jill Biden. Leveled text and crisp images combine with a profile, timeline, and map to introduce basic facts about Jill. Quotes throughout the book let readers hear from Jill in her own words. This informative title shows the importance of lifelong learning!
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Kamala Harris: Vice President
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Kamala Harris is the first female, Black, and Asian American vice president! But how did she accomplish all that she has? In this leveled title, young readers are introduced to the life and work of Kamala Harris. A profile, map, and timeline detail basic facts of her life, while quotes let Kamala speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to become young leaders!
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Greta Thunberg: Climate Activist
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
From a young age, Greta Thunberg has made it her mission to fight climate change! Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces her life and work. A profile introduces basic facts about Greta, a map shows where she grew up, a timeline lays out some of the most important events in her life, and quotes let Greta speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to strive for change!
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Selena Gomez: Mental Health Advocate
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Selena Gomez is known for her acting and music career. But she also advocates for mental health! Through leveled text and crisp images, this low-level title introduces Selena's life and accomplishments. A profile details basic facts about her life, a map shows off her hometown, and a timeline lays out important events. Quotes throughout the book let Selena inspire readers in her own words. This title gives readers a role model for mental health awareness and beyond!
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Selena Gomez: Mental Health Advocate
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Selena Gomez is known for her acting and music career. But she also advocates for mental health! Through leveled text and crisp images, this low-level title introduces Selena's life and accomplishments. A profile details basic facts about her life, a map shows off her hometown, and a timeline lays out important events. Quotes throughout the book let Selena inspire readers in her own words. This title gives readers a role model for mental health awareness and beyond!
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Jill Biden: Educator
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Jill Biden has held many roles in the government and beyond. Through them all, she never stopped learning or teaching! This low-level title introduces young readers to the life and work of Jill Biden. Leveled text and crisp images combine with a profile, timeline, and map to introduce basic facts about Jill. Quotes throughout the book let readers hear from Jill in her own words. This informative title shows the importance of lifelong learning!
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Simone Biles
Olympic Gymnast
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
After years of dedication and diligent training, Simone Biles and her collection of gold medals have proven she is the greatest gymnast of her time! She is still a young woman with a lot to prove as she gears up for another Olympic games. Follow Simone's path to greatness in this title for early readers. Special features include a hometown map, a profile, quotes and more.
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Sara Seager
Planetary Scientist
by Paige V. Polinsky
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Is there an Earth twin hiding in the stars? Sara Seager is on a mission to find out! The astrophysicist is leading the quest to explore planets beyond our solar system. Early readers can discover more about Sara's life and scientific work in this engaging biography.
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Zaha Hadid
Architect
by Christina Leaf
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Just like her showy designs, Zaha Hadid challenges people's ideas about what is normal. One of few female architects in a male-dominated field, Zaha fought for respect and ended up one of the most famous architects in the world! Learn about the life, achievements, and work of this ground-breaking architect in this biography for young readers.
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Sonia Sotomayor
Supreme Court Justice
by Paige V. Polinsky
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Sonia Sotomayor has been a trailblazer all her life. She's the Supreme Court's first Latina justice, and its third-ever woman! This low-level book explores Sonia's childhood in the Bronx, her career as a tough-but-fair prosecutor, and her journey to the highest court in the U.S. Sonia Sotomayor's extraordinary life shows young readers that anything is possible!
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Michelle Howard
Four-star Admiral
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Faced with constant career challenges, Michelle Howard has defied the historically male-dominated military to become the first female four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy! With a strong belief in the strength of diverse voices, her leadership has led to heroic feats. Inspiring quotations and photos, a map, a timeline, and more highlight the life of this leading lady!
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Susan Wojcicki
CEO of YouTube
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Rising through the ranks at Google to become CEO of YouTube, Susan Wojcicki is a tech titan! Profiles and timelines help chronicle the life of this savvy CEO, from her childhood to her role today. Young readers will be inspired to see how Susan took her career from her parent's garage to become the leader at YouTube in this low-level title.
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Kathleen Kennedy
Movie Producer
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
From ET the Extra-Terrestrial to the Star Wars saga, Kathleen Kennedy knows how to make a hit movie! Fact-filled text covers her humble beginnings as a camera operator to her current position as head of Lucasfilm. A profile, timeline, hometown map, and other special features add visual support to leveled text in this fun title.
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Ann Bancroft
Explorer
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
From exploring 1,000 miles of the Arctic tundra on dogsled to skiing across Antarctica, Ann Bancroft is no stranger to adventure! Her travels have taken her all around the world, making the outdoors her classroom. Discover the life of this explorer through engaging text and photos in this low-level title. Special features include a profile, career timeline, and inspirational quotes.
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Melinda Gates
Philanthropist
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Using her wealth and technological genius to help people around the world, Melinda Gates is one woman who knows how to lead the way! She runs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, working to provide opportunities and hope all walks of life. A profile, timeline, hometown map, and other special features add visual support to leveled text in this feel-good title.
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Michelle Obama
Health Advocate
by Christina Leaf
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
An accomplished lawyer and dedicated public servant, Michelle Obama goes far beyond the title of First Lady. This title explores her life before the White House, and how she used her position to make healthy living possible for kids across the United States. Learn more about this exceptional First Lady in this low-level biography!
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Malala Yousafzai
Education Activist
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
By age 11, Malala Yousafzai was already working to change the world! The young activist has been working ever since to ensure that children around the world have access to education. This title explores how Malala began her work and where the future might take her, with features including a hometown map and inspirational quotes. Young readers will learn that they don't have to be adults to lead the way!
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Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
With grace and determination, Maria Tallchief became the world's first Native American prima ballerina! Her story of triumph dances through the pages of this leveled reader. A profile, hometown map, timeline, and other features highlight Maria's rise to s
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Serena Williams
Tennis Star
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time! From her first Grand Slam in 1999, Serena has dominated the courts while also working off-court to fight for equality for women and people of color. Beginning readers will learn all about her rise to stardom, from childhood to championships and future goals. A profile, timeline, map, and inspirational quotes make this low-level title a grand slam!
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Rachel Carson
Environmentalist
by Christina Leaf
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
It wasn't long ago that pesticides threatened a national environmental crisis - until Rachel Carson's Silent Spring turned the tide. A shy, serious girl, young Rachel became a biologist when few women went to college, and grew up to be one of the most influential scientists and writers of our time. Budding environmentalists will love this biography for early readers!
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Dolores Huerta
Labor Activist
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Yes she could! Dolores Huerta inspired workers and led the way for change in wages and working conditions. This low-level text follows her journey from teacher to activist, and the challenges she had to face as a woman in these roles. A timeline, inspirational quotes, and other features add to this engaging title for beginning readers.
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Vera Wang
Fashion Designer
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Despite childhood dreams of becoming an Olympic ice skater, Vera Wang found her true calling in the world of fashion. Since the early 1990s, she has built a fashion empire known for beautiful, unique designs. This book follows Vera's rise with leveled text, great photos, and special features such as a profile, a timeline, quotes, and more!
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Kamala Harris: Vice President
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Kamala Harris is the first female, Black, and Asian American vice president! But, how did she accomplish all that she has? In this leveled title, young readers are introduced to the life and work of Kamala Harris. A profile, map, and timeline detail basic facts of her life, while quotes let Kamala speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to become young leaders!
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Angela Merkel
Chancellor of Germany
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
In 2018, Angela Merkel was named the most powerful woman in the world! Throughout her life, Angela has worked hard to gain the trust of her country and become chancellor. Engaging text, timelines, maps, and other unique features chart Angela's journey in this title for beginning readers.
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Dolly Parton: Country Music Star
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Dolly Parton may have built her fame on a country music career, but she has become a powerhouse in other industries, too! The pages of this title follow Dolly's beginnings in music, her thriving free book program, and more. Features such as a profile, tim
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Emma Watson
Women's Rights Activist
by Kate Moening
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
Many know her from her role as Hermione from the Harry Potter film series. But Emma Watson has proven she has a lot to fight for in real life as well! She has led the way by becoming a UN ambassador and starting a campaign for gender equality. Through leveled text, a hometown map, a timeline, and more, discover how Emma Watson has become an inspiration for generations to come!
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Greta Thunberg: Climate Activist
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
From a young age, Greta Thunberg has made it her mission to fight climate change! Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces her life and work. A profile introduces basic facts about Greta, a map shows where she grew up, a timeline lays out some of the most important events in her life, and quotes let Greta speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to strive for change!
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Indra Nooyi
CEO of PepsiCo
by Paige V. Polinsky
Part of the Women Leading the Way series
It's not easy running one of the largest corporations in the world, but Indra Nooyi is up to the task. This low-level title takes early readers through the PepsiCo CEO's childhood in India, all the way up to her present-day work, creating healthier snacks and a modern Pepsi design. Indra Nooyi is leading business into the future!
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