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1) Golda Meir
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[2011]
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"Presents the biography of Golda Meir against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.
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Activist Aung San Suu Kyi has spent a lifetime fighting for Democracy in her homeland of Burma. This Nobel-prize-winning leader has spent more than fifteen years under house arrest. Readers will learn about this inspirational humanitarian, including her life, work, and impact.
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Indira Gandhi remains the only female that ever served as Prime Minister of India. She was considered a hero by her supporters and used her power and influence to direct the course of major political events and spearheaded social change on an international scale. This humanitarian leader introduced programs that helped to make India self-sufficient in food grains and provided refuge for ten million Pakistani civilians who fled their country. This...
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In 1916, Jeannette Rankin was the first woman to be elected to the House of Representatives by the state of Montana. Known as a pacifist, her championed causes included gender equality and civil rights. This book celebrates the impact this influential suffragist had on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. She paved the way for such powerful women in politics such as Nancy Pelosi, Condoleezza Rice, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Hillary Clinton. This...
9) Queen Noor
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Presents the life and accomplishments of Queen Noor against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.
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Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. This book celebrates the pioneering force Ms. O'Connor had during her service in the Supreme Court between 1981 - 2006. In 2009, her accomplishments were honored when President Obama presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A native Texan, Ms. O'Connor is considered to be a tough moderate conservative. This book...
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One day on her ride home from school, Malala Yousafzai's bus was pulled over by two men. They were looking for the girl who had been protesting the Taliban's harsh laws against education for young Pakistani women. When they'd found their target, they drew their weapons and fired. Miraculously, Malala lived. Despite this attempt on her life, Malala continues to stand up for justice for her divided country, becoming a symbol for children's advocacy...
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Ellen DeGeneres began her career as a comedian and is now a well-known talk show host and activist for gay rights. She has won numerous awards for both her roles on television and her activism. Her life and her work against discrimination will be explored in this text to help students better understand the power of this celebrity's voice.
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Princess Diana lived much of her life in the public eye and suffered for it. She should not be remembered only for her fashion choices and her uncomfortable celebrity, but for her activism and generosity. Students will learn more about this fascinating and inspiring leading lady in this text that explores Princess Diana's life and her social achievements.
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Serena Williams is the number-one-ranked women's professional tennis star in the world-and was recently named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. This powerful woman's rise to tennis stardom, spurred on by her work ethic and dedication to her sport, will prove inspirational for students, whether they are tennis fans or not. Students will learn about Serena Williams's life and the hard work it takes to rise to the top of one's sport or field....
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