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Inaugural ballers : the true story of the first US women's Olympic basketball team
Maraniss, Andrew
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the inspirational true story of the birth of women's Olympic basketball at the 1976 Summer Games and the ragtag team that put US women's basketball on the map. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown...
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Votes for women! : American suffragists and the battle for the ballot
Conkling, Winifred
Paper Book
The story of the tenacious American women who demanded, fought for--and finally won--their right to vote; paving the way for generations of civil rights activists. For nearly 150 years, American women did not have the right to vote. On August 18, 1920...
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Fly girls : the daring American women pilots who helped win WWII
Pearson, P. O'Connell
Paper Book
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 II. At the height of World War...
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Wonder women : 25 innovators, inventors, and trailblazers who changed history
Maggs, Sam
Paper Book
A fun and feminist celebration of the forgotten women in science, technology, and beyond-from the bestselling author of The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy You may think you know women's history pretty well. But have you ever heard of- . Alice Ball,...
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Born reading : 20 stories of women reading their way into history
Krull, Kathleen
Ebook
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the "action-packed...banter-filled" (School Library Journal, starred review) sequel to his groundbreaking young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man about the adventures of the unassuming, everyday kid who just...
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Modern HERstory : stories of women and nonbinary people rewriting history
Imani, Blair
Paper Book
An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and nonbinary people who have changed-and are still changing-the world, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through Black Lives Matter and beyond. With a radical and inclusive approach to history, Modern...
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Rad girls can : stories of bold, brave, and brilliant young women
Schatz, Kate
Paper Book
From the New York Times best-selling authors of Rad Women Worldwide and Rad American Women A-Z, a bold and brave collection of stories and art about inspiring and accomplished girls who have made positive impacts on the world before the age of 20. You might...
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Smithsonian American women : remarkable objects and stories of strength, ingenuity, and vision from the National Collection
Lepore, Jill
Paper Book
An inspiring and surprising celebration of U.S. women's history told through Smithsonian artifacts illustrating women's participation in science, art, music, sports, fashion, business, religion, entertainment, military, politics, activism, and more. This book offers a unique,...
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Breaking through : how female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties
Macy, Sue
Paper Book
Award-winning author Sue Macy offers a fresh and timely account of women in sports in the 1920s, and how their determination, talent, and defiance in the face of criticism promoted women's rights, redefined femininity, and changed the course of history. Macy offers a rare and...
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