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c2010., Chelsea House Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Great Hispanic heritage.Summary Note: An exploration of the life of Eva Perón that discusses her childhood, rise as a celebrity, marriage to Juan Perón, work as First Lady of Argentina, legacy, and more.
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2020., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 320.082 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Opening the door to women for leadership positions in government and public institutions is critical in achieving fair and balanced policies. Yet only ten of the world's nations are led by democratically elected women. The United States ranks a shocking 100th in terms of women's representation in legislatures or parliaments. The viewpoints in this valuable resource examine the state of gender diversity in governments around the world, what factors are impeding a greater balance in diversity, the negative effects of this imbalance, and how more women can become involved in representation"--Provided by the publisher.
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Juvenile Call No: Biography LEADERS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Who were history's most compassionate leaders? Who was voted 'Life of the Party?' In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Leaders, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about women leaders who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling readers. Backmatter material includes writing prompts that encourage readers to think creatively and critically. Series includes, a table of contents, educational sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography"--
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Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Kamala Harris is one of today's most prominent political figures. During her time in Congress, she has been an inspiration to many, advocating for equal rights, immigration and criminal justice reform, and a more united country. In the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, she's a contender to become the first female U.S. president. However, her story is about more than its most recent developments. In this easy-to-read biography, young readers will learn about Harris' life from her childhood to present day, her accomplishments as an attorney, and her challenges in politics.
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2020., PowerKids Press Call No: 328.73 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Kamala Harris is one of today's most prominent political figures. During her time in Congress, she has been an inspiration to many, advocating for equal rights, immigration and criminal justice reform, and a more united country. In the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, she's a contender to become the first female U.S. president. However, her story is about more than its most recent developments. In this easy-to-read biography, young readers will learn about Harris' life from her childhood to present day, her accomplishments as an attorney, and her challenges in politics.
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2008., Juvenile, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux Call No: B MAA Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)
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c2008., Juvenile, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux Call No: LS E Nivola Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Click here to view Summary Note: Watercolor illustrations and lyrical prose combine to tell the true story of Wangari Maathai, the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, who changed the fate of her village in the highlands of Kenya by teaching her people how to care for it.
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2007., Anchor Books Call No: MEMOIR NF MAA Edition: First Anchor Books edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: From the Publisher: In Unbowed, Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai recounts her extraordinary journey from her childhood in rural Kenya to the world stage. When Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977, she began a vital poor people's environmental movement, focused on the empowerment of women, that soon spread across Africa. Persevering through run-ins with the Kenyan government and personal losses, and jailed and beaten on numerous occasions, Maathai continued to fight tirelessly to save Kenya's forests and to restore democracy to her beloved country. Infused with her unique luminosity of spirit, Wangari Maathai's remarkable story of courage, faith, and the power of persistence is destined to inspire generations to come.
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2008, Preschool, Harcourt Call No: B Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change.
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2008., Preschool, Harcourt Call No: B Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change.
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2018., Juvenile, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Presents a true story about African Wangari Maathai, an environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and how she can inspire other women to plant new trees as she once did.
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c2008., Pre-adolescent, The Child's World Call No: 305.4209 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Reading rocks!Summary Note: Young readers will love this high-interest title, high-energy title featuring women in charge.
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c2013., Juvenile, Greenhaven Press Call No: 320 .082 0973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Current controversiesSummary Note: Presents articles and essays espousing opposing viewpoints on issues surrounding women in politics.
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2019., New York Times Educational Pub., in association with The Rosen Pub. Group, Inc. Call No: 305.4 WOM Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Changing perspectives (New York Times Educational Publishing)Summary Note: Women's roles in society have changed drastically, and as evidenced by the #MeToo movement and growing demands to close the gender pay gap, more work remains to be done to ensure full equality. Through this collection, readers may witness the work that has been done, from the time of the women's suffrage movement through the women's liberation movement and today's struggle to promote equality, all in the face of staunch opponents of feminism or expanding roles for women.
