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By: Pearson, P. O'Connell (Patricia O'Connell)
In the tradition of Hidden Figures, debut author Patricia Pearson offers a beautifully written account of the remarkable but often forgotten group of female fighter pilots who answered their country's call in its time of need during World War 11.

By: Isabel Thomas
"Why is Amelia Earhart an aviation hero? she was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, broke flying records and wrote best-selling books, and fought for the equal treatment of women. Her disappearance while attempting to fly around the world remains an unsolved mystery. Explore the legacy of one of aviation's most courageous and determind pilots in this fascinating guide to her incredible life."

By: Jill Sherman
"Israeli actor Gal Gadot played Wonder Woman in the 2017 movie directed by Patty Jenkins. An inspiring role model, Gadot also studied law and served in the Israeli military before beginning her acting career".

By: Laurie Lawlor
Profiles six women scientists who persevered in the face of prejudice, including ichthyologist Eugine Clark and mathematician Katherine Coleman Johnson.

By: Raphaele Frier
Describes how a young Pakistani activist was violently targeted by the Taliban for her efforts to secure educational rights for girls.

By: Ilene Cooper
From a shy and fearful child, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up to be not only first Lady of the United States, but one of the most influential women in U.S. history. hers is a remarkable story of doing the thing you think you cannot do in order to work for change and to better the lives of others. Come learn about Eleanor, who challenges everyone - no matter his or her talents or gifts - to live a useful and fulfilling life.

By: Lesa Cline-Ransome
A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

By: Tanya lee Stone
Known as "The Enchantress of Numbers" by many inventors and mathematicians of the 19th centurs, Ada Lovelace is recognized today as history's first computer programmer. Her work was an inspiration to such famous minds as Charles Baggage and Alan Turing. This is her story.

By: Rebecca Stansborough
Discover 25 women who shattered the glass ceiling, each in their own way. In politics, government, the business world, and more, these women show us that ambition, perserverance, and hard word go a long way.

By: Aitziber Lopez
Introduces the women who invented automobile heating, Monopoly, dishwashers, syringes, and other articles, and explains the reaction in their day and how their ideas lie behind successful current devices even when they were ahead of their times.


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