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"Helen Keller was an activist, rebel, performer, romantic and so much more! Most stories about Helen Keller focus on the story of her deaf-blindness and scholarship, but there is more to Helen than her disability. This story teaches children to look beyond the surface with everyone they encounter"--
3) Helen Keller
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Hellen Keller could do almost anything, she was a brilliant thinker, she understood several languages, she wrote books and gave speeches all over the world. There were only two things that Helen could not do, she couldn't hear and she couldn't see.She never let that stop her, she did what she set out to do just the same.
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Taken from her family in Africa at the age of seven, Phillis Wheatley arrived in Boston as a slave in 1761. After she was purchased by the Wheatley family, Phillis quickly learned to speak and read English. The bright young girl soon began writing poetry. By 1771, her poems had been published in newspapers all over the colonies, and critics were praising the "extraordinary negro poetess." In this engaging biography, author Maryann Weidt tells the...
9) Helen Keller
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A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of noted author and lecturer Helen Keller. Biographies are an essential part of the curriculum, and our Basic Biographies offer young readers a first look at some well-known, fascinating figures. Aligned to curriculum standards, this series features easy-to-read text and carefully chosen photos that highlight key moments of the subjects' lives. Glossary terms and sources for further information...
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Taylor Swift is one of the most popular singers in the world, and a billionaire who writes her own songs and plays several instruments. Find out how she became the star she is today from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania.
12) Helen Keller
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Helen Keller in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
14) Helen Keller
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At a young age, Helen Keller lost her ability to see and hear. With the help of Anne Sullivan, she met those challenges and became one of the most well-known people of her time. She continues to be an example of strength and determination.
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"When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in--with some help from Rashida Tlaib herself. As he tells his mom's story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love and family have guided them through this historic time in our country"--
19) Sylvia Rivera
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"Who was Sylvia Rivera? Children will love learning about one of the most influential leaders and advocates for LGBTQ rights in this engaging biography."--
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Thinking Like A Scientist
Women's History Month - Youth
Women's History Month: Kids (March 2023)
Thinking Like A Scientist
Women's History Month - Youth
Women's History Month: Kids (March 2023)
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"Readers are told the story of Helen Martini's care for lion and tiger cubs, and her emergence as the Bronx Zoo's first woman zookeeper"--
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