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I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead, Malala's mira…
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The Great Inventors from A to Z
The traditional formula of the alphabet book is reinterpreted in two volumes packed with information and curiosities! Each letter of the alphabet corresponds to an important topic that explores and explains space travel, or presents a person whose inventions have changed the world. Thanks to these volumes, the young readers will be able to say, without fear of contradiction, that they know spac…
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Malala the Brave
Imagine you are an eleven-year-old girl, and the people in control say you may not go to school. What would you do? Would you go anyway? Would you speak out against your treatment? Would you risk your life for an education? Malala Yousafzai did all of these things. Read the story of her incredible bravery and her work to support every child's right to an education.
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Ramses II
Born to a military commander and his wife, Ramses II never expected to be crowned pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Readers will be fascinated by his journey to becoming one of the most famous and influential leaders of the time.
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Marie Curie
The work of Marie Curie revolutionized scientific understanding of the nature of atoms and opened up new frontiers in medicine. Marie Curie is a detailed account of this remarkable woman's legacy in the face of discrimination and struggle. The book can be used to teach students the elements of a biography.
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Rosalind Franklin's Beautiful Twist
Rosalind Franklin's Beautiful Twist tells the story of a brilliant but relatively unknown scientist, Rosalind Franklin. The book chronicles Rosalind's life and her work to discover the makeup and purpose of DNA, a blueprint for the building blocks of all living things. Because she was a woman in a male-dominated institution, male scientists took credit for her research and findings. Read about …
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Laura Ingalls Wilder
"Home is the nicest word there is." These are the words of renowned Little House author Laura Ingalls Wilder. From the vast Kansas prairie to the cold Dakota Territory, Laura had many homes throughout her youth. It was only late in her life that she began to share her childhood memories through a series of unforgettable books. Students will enjoy learning about the life and adventures of Laura …
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Frederick Douglass: Forever Free
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." These are the words of the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who learned as an enslaved boy that education and freedom go hand in hand. Students will follow his life story as they read this book and learn how Douglass's desire for his own freedom led him to become one of the most important civil rights leaders in the United States.
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Marie Curie
The work of Marie Curie revolutionized scientific understanding of the nature of atoms and opened up new frontiers in medicine. Marie Curie is a detailed account of this remarkable woman's legacy in the face of discrimination and struggle. The book can be used to teach students the elements of a biography.
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Rachel Carson
By writing about science in a clear and engaging way, Rachel Carson helped the American public understand the effects pesticides and herbicides can have on our environment. Her courage and perseverance in the face of hostile opposition also helped inspire the environmental movement. Rachel Carson gives students a glimpse into the life and work of a woman who brought attention to important envir…
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