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[2020]., Primary, Sourcebooks Explore Call No: 362.4 092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change--even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things . . . Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And, without her wheelchair, she climbed. All the way to the top!"--Provided by publisher.
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[2020]., Juvenile, Sourcebooks Explore Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Illustrated children's book that tells the story of Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, a young girl confined to a wheelchair who, along with others, fought for the Americans With Disabilities Act. Includes additional information about the disabled community, a timeline, and a note from the author.
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2020., Sourcebooks, Incorporated Call No: 323.3 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling--and overcoming--the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things.
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[2020]., Juvenile, Sourcebooks Explore Call No: 323.3 7092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated in the Capitol Crawl. The deeply affecting image of Jennifer crawling up the steps of Capitol Hill went viral and helped pressure Congress into passing the Americans with Disabilities Act. A powerfully illustrated biography of Jennifer's life and a celebration of youth activism, All the Way to the Top will teach all children that they have the power to make a difference"--
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2018., Amicus Publishing Call No: 567.918 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A young child adventures back in time to 80 million years ago to meet the Pteranodon, one species of pterosaur, and learns what they ate, how they laid eggs, and how they lived with dinosaurs. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.
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2020., Amicus Publishing Call No: 567.912 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A young child adventures back in time to 152 million years ago to meet an Allosaurus, learning what they ate, its size, and how even this big dinosaur sometimes got hurt. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.
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2020., Amicus Publishing Call No: 567.915 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A young child adventures back in time to 66 million years ago to meet an Ankylosaurus, learning about what this dinosaur looked like, its diet, and how it used its clubbed tail to stay safe. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.
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2020., Amicus Publishing Call No: 567.914 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A young child adventures back in time to 70 million years ago to meet an Edmontosaurus, learning about this dinosaur's babies, its diet, and how it stayed warm in its cold habitat. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.
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2020., Amicus Publishing Call No: 567.914 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A young child adventures back in time to 125 million years ago to meet an Iguanodon, learning about what this dinosaur ate, its size, and how it traveled in a herd. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, glossary, and further resources.
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2020., Amicus Publishing Call No: 567.912 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A young child adventures back in time to 100 million years ago to meet a Spinosaurus, learning how they looked, where it lived, and how they hunted other dinosaurs for food. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.
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2018., Amicus Publishing Call No: 567.9129 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A young child adventures back in time to 67 million years ago to meet a Tyrannosaurus rex, learning about what this dinosaur ate, its size, and how it caught prey. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.
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[2018], Primary, Nancy Paulsen Books Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: When Bobbi Gibb saw the Boston Marathon her mind was set---she had to be part of it. This picture book tells the true story of how she broke the rules in 1966, and through grit and determination, changed the world.
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[2018], Primary, Nancy Paulsen Books Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: When Bobbi Gibb saw the Boston Marathon her mind was set---she had to be part of it. This picture book tells the true story of how she broke the rules in 1966, and through grit and determination, changed the world.
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[2018], Juvenile, Nancy Paulsen Books Call No: Biography GIBB Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents an illustrated biography of the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, Bobbi Gibb. Describes how in 1966, when it was considered dangerous for women to run that distance, Gibb snuck into the race to prove everyone wrong--receiving recognition from athletes and politicians alike, and inspiring millions of women to participate in long-distance running.