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In 1945, Lieutenant Alene B. Duerk, registered nurse, stood on the deck of the USS Beneoolence, one of the Navy's large hospital ships. It had taken many years of hard work for her to become a capable nurse and an independent woman, as her mother had hoped. Now she was headed for the coast of Japan in a fleet of 600 ships. It was wartime, and the future looked uncertain.
But Alene Duerk's dedication would lead to a long and productive career with...
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2011
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“Courageous and thought-provoking.” —David Brooks, The New York Times
“Breathtakingly personal . . . [Chua’s] tale is as compelling as a good thriller.” —The Financial Times
"[F]ascinating. . . . the most stimulating book on the subject of child rearing since Dr. Spock." —Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Chua’s memoir, Battle...
“Breathtakingly personal . . . [Chua’s] tale is as compelling as a good thriller.” —The Financial Times
"[F]ascinating. . . . the most stimulating book on the subject of child rearing since Dr. Spock." —Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Chua’s memoir, Battle...
8) Sacagawea
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Recounts the life of Sacagawea, translator and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition.
10) Bethany Hamilton
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Shares details on the life of the young woman who lost her arm in a shark attack, but continued to pursue her dream of surfing.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Sojourner Truth was born to slaves. She had no choice. But when she grew to be a young mother herself, she ran away with her child looking for freedom. She used her voice to speak for all slaves wanting to be free."--
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From ancient times to the present, men have gotten most of the good ink. Discover the women who put the world's alpha-males on the map-- the overlooked wives and companions who are just as instrumental in shaping the destinies of their famous-- and infamous-- men. Wagman-Geller introduces you to forty captivating females who have stood behind their legendary partners and helped to humanize them, often at the cost of their own careers, reputations,...
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This is the story of Condoleezza Rice that has never been told, not that of an ultra-accomplished world leader, but of a little girl—and a young woman—trying to find her place in a sometimes hostile world, of two exceptional parents, and an extended family and community that made all the difference.
Condoleezza Rice has excelled as a diplomat, political scientist, and concert pianist. Her achievements run the gamut from helping
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A boldly illustrated celebration of literary history's most revolutionary, talented women writers
Women have written some of our most extraordinary literary works while living in societies and cultures that tried to silence them. These women dared to put pen to paper to express the multifaceted female experience. In Bookish Broads, Lauren Marino celebrates fierce, trailblazing female writers, reworking the literary canon that has long failed to recognize...
16) Sojourner Truth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"How much do you know about Sojourner Truth? Find out the facts you need to know about this women's rights activist. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Henrietta Szold took Queen Esther as a model and worked hard to save the Jewish people. In 1912, she founded the Jewish women's social justice organization, Hadassah. Henrietta started Hadassah determined to offer emergency medical care to mothers and children in Palestine. When WWII broke out, she rescued Jewish children from the Holocaust, and broadened Hadassah's mission to include education, youth development, and women's rights. Hadassah offers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is a lawyer, a best-selling author, and a powerful advocate for equal rights. From Chicago to Harvard, the White House and beyond, follow Obama's trailblazing and inspiring journey"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Low-level biographies introduce young readers to the lives of key American leaders and their contributions to the history and founding of the United States. Leveled informational text for content and reading instruction.
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English
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This upbeat memoir is full of the edgy humor Patti Ann Browne's fans love. She takes an honest look at the highs and lows of her life, both on and off the air. She provides insights into the turbulent world of television news and weaves in advice for aspiring journalists, parents of preemies, working moms, and anyone trying to stay grounded in a world that increasingly values superficiality. In this entertaining and intimate memoir, the woman known...
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