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"A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout American history, there have always been women...
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"We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world. The book explores questions such as what is nonviolent resistance and how does it work? In an age when armies are stronger than ever before, when guns seem to be everywhere, how can people confront their adversaries without resorting to violence themselves? Through key international movements-from the freedom of India from British rule to...
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"Meet some of the world's most beloved movers, shakers, scientists, activists, dreamers, and doers from the past and present who model what every childhood first can lead to! Neil Armstrong, Misty Copeland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more were once kids--they grew up to lead us to the moon, dance in the ballet, and break barriers." -- Amazon.com.
Presents examples from history where small actions made a significant impact to the world or led to positive...
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2017.
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Español
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"A lo largo de la historia de Estados Unidos, siempre ha habido mujeres que han alzado sus voces para protestar por la injusticia, aun cuando tuvieron que luchar para ser escuchadas. A principio de 2017, la postura de la Senadora Elizabeth Warren, al negarse a ser silenciada durante un debate en el Senado, provocó un espontáneo homenaje a todas las mujeres que han perseverado ante la adversidad. En este libro, Chelsea Clinton rinde homenaje a trece...
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Gibbs Smith
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[2019]
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English
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"The effort to gain women's rights in the United states began at a convention in New York State. But it was in the Western United States--Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho--where the women's movement found its first great triumphs. In this book meet 25 Westerners led the way. With a foreword by Utahn Shannon Hale, Newberry [sic] Honor award-winning author of Princess Academy. Includes illustrations, biographies and photos of women (and one man) who...
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