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She persisted around the world: 13 women who changed history

By Chelsea Clinton. 2018

DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Women biography
Human-narrated audio
Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018.

She persisted around the world: 13 women who changed history

By Chelsea Clinton. 2018

Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Biography, Women biography
Human-transcribed braille
Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018.

She persisted around the world: 13 women who changed history

By Chelsea Clinton. 2018

Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Biography, Women biography
Human-transcribed braille
Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018.

She persisted around the world: 13 women who changed history

By Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger. 2018

Printbraille
Biography, Women biography
Human-transcribed braille
Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018.
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The girl who thought in pictures: the story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists #1)

By Daniel Rieley, Julia Finley Mosca. 2017

DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Historical fictionAnimals and wildlife, Biography, Science and technology, Women biography, Science and medicine biography
Human-narrated audio

Meet Dr. Temple Grandin--one of the world's quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected…

her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe! For grades K-3

She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History (She Persisted)

By Chelsea Clinton. 2018

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Women biography, General non-fiction, History
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

The companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger's #1 New York Times bestseller, She Persisted. Perfect for tiny activists, mini…

feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world.Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They haven't let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what's possible. In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe.She Persisted Around the World is a book for everyone who has ever aimed high and been told to step down, for everyone who has ever raised their voice and been told to quiet down, and for everyone who has ever felt small, unimportant or unworthy.Alexandra Boiger's vibrant artwork accompanies this inspiring text that shows readers of all ages that, no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the power to persist and succeed.This book features: Marie Curie, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Viola Desmond, Sissi Lima do Amor, Leymah Gbowee, Caroline Herschel, Wangari Maathai, Aisha Rateb, J.K. Rowling, Kate Sheppard, Yuan Yuan Tan, Mary Verghese and Malala Yousafzai.Praise for She Persisted Around the World:"Clinton again writes in a measured tone that is at once celebratory and defiant. Boiger's watercolor and ink artwork exudes warmth and subtle power." --Publishers WeeklyPraise for She Persisted:* "[A] lovely, moving work of children's literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"Exemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that women's voices have made themselves emphatically heard." --Booklist"[She Persisted] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don't let obstacles get in the way." --Family Circle "We can't wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives . . . and maybe some of the grown-ups, too." --Bustle"A message we all need to hear." --Scary Mommy "This will be a great read for kids (especially young girls)." --Romper"We cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clinton's new book to help remind kids everywhere that the fearlessness that characterizes the thirteen women in the book is what has emboldened us to constantly strive for progress and justice." --Amy Poehler's Smart Girls

My Book of Fossils: A fact-filled guide to prehistoric life (My Book of)

By Dk, Dean R. Lomax. 2022

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Ancient history, Reference, Dinosaurs
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Unearth hidden fossils and unleash a new love for all things prehistoric!Learn about the world&’s primeval past through its fascinating…

and wonderful world of fossils. From glistening seashells and mammoth dinosaur teeth to delicate colorful flora, uncover a magnitude of treasures left behind to better understand our primitive past.This intriguing fact-filled guide into ancient times will have you learning about where fossils come from and where they have been found. This primal book about earliest life includes:    • A definitive guide to fossils, featuring 50 profiles of the most incredible discoveries in paleontology    • A science-focused and fact-packed route into learning about prehistoric life    • Top-quality photography to show fossils in fine detail and highlight key features    • Age-appropriate with large pictures and clear text    • Pronunciation guide for each fossil animal or plant name    • Fact files for each featured fossil give the key information, such as size, time period and location This engrossing children's book about fossils and dinosaurs is filled with all you need to know about ancient fossils as well as how to contain recently discovered species. It will help even the biggest fossils fans learn something brand new! This prehistoric book contains remarkably phenomenal photographs that can be studied in detail, as well as pronunciation guides to help with those tricky names.Displayed into plants and animals, there are 50 key fossil profiles, including the beloved favorite dinosaur Triceratops and a magnitude of other remains, like fossil fish teeth. An easy-to-follow visual index provides a quick overview of all the key species in the book, so you can be well on your way to becoming a fossil expert.This is the perfect book for children ages 5 to 7 with a love of fossils and dinosaurs, as well as parents, caregivers and teachers who want a reliable introductory book to fossils and prehistoric life!

The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained (Mysteries, Magic and Myth)

By Tamara Macfarlane. 2023

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Health and medicine, History, Reference
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Featuring bright and…

bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs. This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it&’s a fun read, it takes its subject seriously – taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.This book about magic for children aged 7-9 offers:- Beautifully illustrated, imaginative and informative reference pages on wizards, witches, ghosts, cryptids, and other supernatural beings.- A look into UFOs and Extraterrestrials with possible explanations.- An explanation of the origins of festivals, rituals, from the history of Halloween and China&’s Hungry Ghost Festival to Mexico&’s Day of the Dead.- Special features on famous mysteries that were actually hoaxes.This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. Taking a neutral stance, it explores the facts behind spells, seances and tarot cards, fortune tellers, witchcraft and wizardry, unexplained natural phenomena, and more.

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