Leading Women
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court Justice
by Cathleen Small
Part of the Leading Women series
Currently the oldest Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has earned a reputation as a powerful voice for civil and women's rights. Readers will be inspired by Ginsburg's determination and drive that led to her historic appointment as the second woman on the Supreme Court.
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Benazir Bhutto
by Corinne Naden
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Presents the biography of Benazir Bhutto against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.
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Aung San Suu Kyi
by Ruth Bjorklund
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Activist Aung San Suu Kyi has spent a lifetime fighting for Democracy in her homeland of Burma. This Nobel-prize-winning leader has spent more than fifteen years under house arrest. Readers will learn about this inspirational humanitarian, including her life, work, and impact.
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Barbara Jordan
by Lucia Raatma
Part of the Leading Women series
Barbara Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas senate and a leader in the Civil Rights movement. From an early age, she was recognized for her educational excellence, and her gift of language and debate. Her presence in the House of Representatives in 1966 was not well received, but Jordan quickly won her colleagues over with her intelligence and commitment to her constituents. Her later years were spent on educational work and in 1994 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. This book details her life and career achievements while focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. History-specific terms, timelines, primary source, photographs, quotes and excerpts round out this book about this important and worldly individual.
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Sandra Day O'Connor
by Sarah De Capua
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Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. This book celebrates the pioneering force Ms. O'Connor had during her service in the Supreme Court between 1981 - 2006. In 2009, her accomplishments were honored when President Obama presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A native Texan, Ms. O'Connor is considered to be a tough moderate conservative. This book examines all aspects of Sandra Day O'Connor's life including her childhood, education, and early influences. A timeline of events is included along with a glossary of terms which defines history-specific terms. This bright and engaging volume includes primary source photos, quote and excerpts which round out his must-have book about this highly important and worldly individual.
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Shirley Chisholm
by Lucia Raatma
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Presents the biography of Shirley Chisholm against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.
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Eva Perón
by Lesli J. Favor
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Presents the biography of Eva Peron against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.
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Wilma Mankiller
by Liz Sonneborn
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the first woman elected to lead the Cherokee Nation.
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Hillary Clinton
by Jean F. Blashfield
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A biography of politician Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Kate Middleton
From Commoner to Duchess of Cambridge
by Kate Shoup
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Kate Middleton is the wife of England's Prince William and future Queen of England. Find out about her life before Buckingham Palace, from her middle-class childhood all the way through university and young adulthood.
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Melania Trump
Model and First Lady
by Bethany Bryan
Part of the Leading Women series
Melania Trump began her career as a model and now holds the position of first lady of the United States. As a Slovene American, Melania was born in the former Yugoslavia and became a citizen of the United States in 2006. Her marriage to Donald Trump placed her even more in the spotlight as he campaigned for and won the presidency. In her new role as first lady, Melania considers what social concerns she will address to serve the American public.
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Ellen DeGeneres
Television Comedian and Gay Rights Activist
by Kelly Spence
Part of the Leading Women series
Ellen DeGeneres began her career as a comedian and is now a well-known talk show host and activist for gay rights. She has won numerous awards for both her roles on television and her activism. Her life and her work against discrimination will be explored in this text to help students better understand the power of this celebrity's voice.
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Ivanka Trump
Entrepreneur and First Daughter
by Megan Mills Hoffman
Part of the Leading Women series
Ivanka Trump is a woman who rose to fame not only through her family name but also for her successes in the fashion, entertainment, and business worlds. This is her story, from model to influential First Daughter. Complete with vivid photographs, detailed chronologies, and sidebars, this book offers insight into one of the most talked-about women and families in recent times.
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Kerry Washington
Actress and Activist
by Joel Newsome
Part of the Leading Women series
Actress Kerry Washington has performed for film, television, and Broadway, but when she is off the stage, Washington is an outspoken activist, supporting women's rights and calling attention to other important social issues. Washington's activism and talent have made her respected and admired by both men and women. This book delves into her early influences, including family, education, and career, that made her the women leader she is today, through to her current status as a famed actress and activist.
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Arianna Huffington
Media Mogul and Internet News Pioneer
by Jeri Freedman
Part of the Leading Women series
Acknowledged as one of the most influential women in media, Arianna Huffington is best known as the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post. In addition to writing books and articles, Huffington has developed successful businesses, including a startup that promotes health and wellness. Her involvement in politics prepared her to discuss various political issues on public radio programs. This book explores her influential legacy as a leader in media and business.
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Michelle Obama
44th First Lady and Health and Education Advocate
by Kezia Endsley
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Michelle Obama is the wife of Barack Obama and founder of the Let's Move! Movement. Find out about her life before the White House, from her childhood all the way through college and young adulthood.
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Princess Diana
Royal Activist and Fashion Icon
by Lara Antal
Part of the Leading Women series
Princess Diana lived much of her life in the public eye and suffered for it. She should not be remembered only for her fashion choices and her uncomfortable celebrity, but for her activism and generosity. Students will learn more about this fascinating and inspiring leading lady in this text that explores Princess Diana's life and her social achievements.
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Malala Yousafzai
Teenage Education Activist who Defied the Taliban
by Cathleen Small
Part of the Leading Women series
Malala Yousafzai is the teenage Pakistani education activist who stood up to the Taliban-and survived. Learn about her life growing up in Pakistan's beautiful but troubled Swat Valley and her incredible story of perseverance in the face of violence.
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Melinda Gates
Philanthropist and Education Advocate
by Cathleen Small
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Since 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has provided more than 4.2 billion dollars to help those in need. Sixteen years later, Forbes ranked philanthropist Melinda Gates as the fourth most powerful woman in the world. This inspiring title explores Gates's contributions, the ongoing issues she works to address around the world, and her powerful message that every person's life is of value.
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Lena Dunham
Feminist Writer, Actor, Producer, and Director
by Kaitlyn Duling
Part of the Leading Women series
Lena Dunham is an actress, writer, producer, and director. Known for her HBO series Girls, Dunham is an outspoken feminist who promotes women's rights through writing and film. Born to artist parents, Dunham uses comedy and drama to address important feminist issues. This book explores the major influences and events in Dunham's life that led her to become one of the most influential people in the world.
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Queen Latifah
Award-Winning Actress and Hip-Hop Activist
by Amy Pettinella
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Queen Latifah is the critically acclaimed hip-hop artist and actor. Learn about her life, from her childhood in Newark, NJ, to the present day, and how she used music to fight racism and sexism.
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Sheryl Sandberg
COO of Facebook and Founder of the Lean In Movement
by Amy Pettinella
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Sheryl Sandberg is the COO of Facebook and founder of the Lean In! Movement. Learn about her life before the Silicon Valley, from her early childhood all the way through the present day.
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Serena Williams
International Tennis Superstar
by Meghan Engsberg Cunningham
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Serena Williams is the number-one-ranked women's professional tennis star in the world-and was recently named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. This powerful woman's rise to tennis stardom, spurred on by her work ethic and dedication to her sport, will prove inspirational for students, whether they are tennis fans or not. Students will learn about Serena Williams's life and the hard work it takes to rise to the top of one's sport or field.
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Taylor Swift
Pop Music Superstar
by Kelly Spence
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Taylor Swift is a young and influential pop star with the world at her fingertips. Fans of Swift can satisfy their curiosity about this intriguing leading woman by reading about her early life, her rise to fame, and the inspiration behind her record-breaking albums. Students will learn about her philanthropic work as well as her artistry.
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Golda Meir
by Jean F. Blashfield
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Presents the biography of Golda Meir against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.
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Indira Gandhi
by Sara Schupack
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Indira Gandhi remains the only female that ever served as Prime Minister of India. She was considered a hero by her supporters and used her power and influence to direct the course of major political events and spearheaded social change on an international scale. This humanitarian leader introduced programs that helped to make India self-sufficient in food grains and provided refuge for ten million Pakistani civilians who fled their country. This book examines Ms. Gandhi's childhood, education, early influences and reviews their goals and achievements. A timeline of events is included along with a glossary of terms which defines history-specific terms. This important volume includes primary source photos, quotes and excerpts about highly influential and worldly individual.
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Jeanette Rankin
by Corinne Naden
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In 1916, Jeannette Rankin was the first woman to be elected to the House of Representatives by the state of Montana. Known as a pacifist, her championed causes included gender equality and civil rights. This book celebrates the impact this influential suffragist had on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. She paved the way for such powerful women in politics such as Nancy Pelosi, Condoleezza Rice, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Hillary Clinton. This volume carefully examines Rankin's childhood, education, early influences and reviews their goals and achievements. A timeline of events is included along with a glossary of terms which defines history-specific terms. Primary source photographs are included which round out his must-have book about this highly important and worldly individual.
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Chelsea Clinton
Democratic Campaigner and Advocate
by Cathleen Small
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Chelsea Clinton was immersed in politics when she moved into the White House for her father Bill Clinton's first inauguration. Her studies in history, politics, and public health set her on the path to lead interfaith and cross-cultural education initiatives. The influence of her mother Hillary Clinton imbues Chelsea's personal and professional life. Possessing her father's charisma and her mother's tenacity, Chelsea embraces her family background as she advocates for numerous global issues, including women's rights.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Senator from Massachusetts
by Jeri Freedman
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Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has twice been named one of the top 100 most influential people in America by Time magazine. This iconic politician has held many prestigious roles in government and continues to lend her powerful voice to key issues facing the American public. Her early life, philanthropy, and remarkable achievements are chronicled in this book for a new generation of young leaders.
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Kimberly Bryant
Founder of Black Girls Code
by Kathryn Hulick
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With an ever-growing need to engage young women in science and tech, Kimberly Bryant saw a lack of tech programming for girls of color. So, in 2011, the engineer and entrepreneur founded Black Girls Code, a nonprofit with the tagline "imagine, build, and create." Readers will learn how these same principles informed Bryant's own rise as a pioneering African American tech innovator and be inspired by her determination to expose young minds to STEM fields.
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Megyn Kelly
From Lawyer to Prime-Time Anchor
by Phoebe Collins
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Megyn Kelly possesses both courage and knowledge when it comes to uncovering the truth at the heart of today's issues. Leaving a successful legal career to pursue journalism, Kelly went on to host her own television programs and conduct interviews with celebrities and presidents alike. Despite challenging moments in her personal and professional life, she continues to demonstrate fortitude and a sense of humor. This book focuses on the experiences that shaped her personal life and career and made her an inspiration for fans on both sides on the political aisle.
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Angela Merkel
First Woman Chancellor of Germany
by Tonya Cupp
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Angela Merkel is Germany's first woman chancellor. Find out about her life before and after her entry into politics, from her childhood in communist East Germany all the way through her efforts to reverse the Eurozone Crisis.
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Beyoncé
Entertainment Industry Icon
by Katie Griffiths
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The reigning queen of the music industry, Beyoncé Knowles has left an indelible mark on the entertainment biz. Since climbing to fame as the lead vocalist of Destiny's Child in the late 1990s, she has built an impressive career as a songwriter, producer, actress, dancer, and philanthropist. Readers will follow Beyoncé's development as an artist and learn about her artistry, philanthropy, and what the future holds for Queen Bee.
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Queen Noor
by Pamela Dell
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Queen Noor of Jordan is a public servant and advocate for cross-cultural understanding and conflict prevention. Her peace-building work concentrates on issues surrounding refugees, missing persons and poverty. Queen Noor, originally a US citizen, married Jordan's King Hussein, and promptly used her new leadership position to take an active role in the management of her new nation, constantly looking to improve the life of her subjects. This book presents Noor's life and times, giving readers a comprehensive biography of the beloved Queen.
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