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As a broadcast news trailblazer who broke the all-boys club hold on the airwaves, Barbara Walters inspired generations of women to walk in her footsteps. TidalWave Comics is proud to present the story of the daughter of a nightclub promoter who rose to the pinnacle of TV journalism. Learn about her legendary interviews, her battles with sexism, and the men she loved and lost along the way in this tribute to a fantastic journalist who knew how to ask difficult questions to get to the heart of a story.

Conheça as mulheres inspiradoras do século XX - biografias voltadas para as idades de 12 anos ou mais.Bem-vindo à série Empoderamento Feminino, que nesta obra lhe apresenta modelos de mulheres destemidas do século XX. Este livro, 21 Mulheres Inspiradoras, apresenta biografias inspiradoras de mulheres inovadoras do mundo inteiro.Estas mulheres continuam o legado de pessoas destemidas e influentes que exerceram livremente suas identidades, suas ideias, teimosias, defendendo sua inteligência corajosamente!21 personalidades ousadas ficam lado a lado em cada página para que você explore: Benazir Bhutto, Betty Friedan, Grace Hopper, Maya Angelou, Kamala Harris, Serena Williams, Sally Ride, Audrey Hepburn, Wangari Maathai, Wilma Rudolph, Gloria Steinem, Toni Morrison, Sandra Day O'connor, Althea Gibson, Yingluck Shinawatra, Gertrude B. Elion, Fannie Lou Hamer, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Madre Teresa, Angela Merkel, e Tsai Ing-wen. Estas são as 21 mulheres destemidas que desafiaram as possibilidades! Este livro da série Empoderamento Feminino inclui:· Biografias fascinantes - Leia sobre modelos femininos famosos, influentes e inspiradores.· Retratos vívidos - Traga estas mulheres a vida em sua imaginação com a ajuda de fotos ou ilustrações estimulantes.Sobre a série: A série Empoderamento Feminino da editora Student Press Books apresenta novas perspectivas sobre o Empoderamento Feminino que vão inspirar os jovens leitores a perceber sua posição em uma sociedade cada vez mais diversificada. Quem será sua próxima fonte de inspiração?O livro 21 Mulheres Inspiradoras vai além de outros livros de biografia sobre Empoderamento Feminino que destaca tópicos e pessoas no mundo inteiro e através do tempo. É também um grande presente para qualquer filha, irmã, sobrinha ou neta.

Incontra le fantastiche artiste del 20° secolo - biografie per ragazzi/e dai 12 anni in su.Benvenuti nella serie dedicata all'Empowerment femminile. Questo libro vi presenta le artiste del 20° secolo. In 21 Donne fantastiche troverai le stimolanti biografie di donne creative da tutto il mondo.Questo libro profila le artiste del 20° secolo e condivide le loro storie di creatività, coraggio e determinazione in un modo che è sia coinvolgente che educativo. Le storie in questo libro si propongono di ispirare e creare nuovi percorsi per le generazioni future.21 Donne Fantastiche non è solo un altro libro sulle donne di successo. È ispirante, facile da leggere e include storie accattivanti che ti faranno venire voglia di continuare a girare le pagine. Mette in luce le vite di molte donne giovani e meno giovani che hanno cambiato il loro mondo e la nostra visione di ciò che significa essere creativi nel 20° secolo in un mondo dominato dagli uomini. Questo libro della serie Empowerment femminile comprende:· Affascinanti biografie - Scopri le icone femminili di successo come cantanti, fotografe, scultrici, scrittrici e ballerine che hanno ispirato il mondo. Troverai nomi come Aretha Franklin, Leni Riefenstahl, Yayoi Kusama, Katherine Hepburn, Doris Lessing e molti altri.· Ritratti vivaci - Fai rivivere queste donne fantastiche nella tua immaginazione con l'aiuto di foto e illustrazioni avvincenti.Sulla serie: La serie dedicata all'Empowerment femminile di Student Press Books presenta nuove prospettive sull'argomento che ispireranno i/le giovani lettori/lettrici a considerare il loro posto in una società sempre più diversificata. Chi sarà la tua prossima fonte di ispirazione?21 donne fantastiche si spinge ben oltre gli altri libri biografici sull'empowerment femminile per evidenziare temi e personaggi da tutto il mondo e da epoche diverse. È anche un ottimo regalo per figlie, sorelle o nipoti.

Rencontrez des femmes artistes et créatrices du XXe siècle - biographies pour les 12 ans et plus.Bienvenue dans la série Émancipation des femmes. Ce livre vous présente des artistes féminines du XXe siècle. Avec 21 Femmes Extraordinaires, ce livre rassemble des biographies inspirantes de femmes créatrices du monde entier.Ce livre présente des artistes féminines du XXe siècle et partage avec vous leurs histoires de créativité, de courage et de détermination d'une manière à la fois attrayante et éducative. Les histoires de ce livre ont pour but d'inspirer et d'ouvrir de nouvelles voies pour les générations futures.Le livre des 21 Femmes Extraordinaires n'est pas un livre de plus sur les femmes qui ont réussi. Il est inspirant, facile à lire et réunit des histoires captivantes qui ne cesseront de vous faire tourner les pages. Il met en lumière la vie de nombreuses femmes, jeunes et moins jeunes, qui ont changé leur univers et nos perspectives sur ce que signifie d'être créatif dans un XXe siècle dominé par les hommes. Ce livre de la série Émancipation des femmes recouvre :· Des biographies fascinantes - Découvrez des figures féminines à succès telles que des chanteuses, des photographes, des sculpteures, des écrivaines et des danseuses qui ont inspiré le monde entier. Vous retrouverez de grands noms tels qu'Aretha Franklin, Leni Riefenstahl, Yayoi Kasuma, Katherine Hepburn, Doris Lessing et bien d'autres.· Des portraits vivants - Redonnez vie à ces femmes formidables grâce à des photos ou des illustrations attrayantes.À propos de la série : La série Émancipation des femmes de Student Press Books présente des perspectives nouvelles sur l'autonomisation des femmes qui inviteront les jeunes lecteurs à réfléchir à leur place dans une société de plus en plus diversifiée. Qui sera votre prochaine source d'inspiration¿?21 Femmes Extraordinaires va au-delà des autres livres de biographies sur l'émancipation féminine en mettant en lumière des sujets et des personnes du monde entier et de toutes les époques. Il fait également un excellent cadeau pour une fille, une s¿ur, une nièce ou une petite-fille.

We've all heard of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, but very few female inventors are household names. This fascinating book illuminates the history of women who used their brainpower and skills to produce important items we use ever day. Meet Hedy LaMarr, a famous Hollywood actress by day and inventor of a radio guidance system for torpedos by night. Marvel at the cleverness of Ng Mui, who developed the martial art known as Wing Chun, which later developed into kung fu.

Ruling queens and politicians are not unusual today, but the stories of their ancestors are often lost in time. This amazing book brings the remarkable lives of ruling women to light, examining the historic evidence that women have always been great and powerful leaders. Discover rulers throughout history, from the most powerful women in Europe, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife to one king and mother to two others, to Mandukhai Katan, Mongol ruler and "second Ghenghis Khan."

JENNY, 16, WISHED SHE HADN’T FOUND IT. Bobbi’s monthly list of bills, scrawled on an Aid to Families with Dependent Children stipend envelope, was tucked beneath an ashtray holding a half-smoked joint and smashed cigarette butts. "Mary Jane…rent…PG&E…groceries." As always, Jenny’s mom’s weed connection topped the list while food sat at the bottom.Residing in rural Concow, California, in the 1980s, Jenny is accustomed to pot being the priority within her household and the necessities that most people take for granted not; however, the newfound methamphetamine is unsettling. A spoon on her dresser, a syringe in the bathroom medicine cabinet, tweakers in the attic! Jenny isn’t sure she can endure two long years ‘til she’ll graduate from Oroville High and be out on her own. When Bobbi, jonesing, delivers her very own death blow, Jenny can’t wait. Halfway through her sophomore year, she leaves home for good, oblivious that what lies ahead—teenage motherhood with no one to count on—will be so harrowing. How can she build a life for herself and son, and will it ever be normal?When Bobbi dies of an overdose in 2007, her urgent last request begins chasing Jenny, now in her mid-thirties. Facing heart-rending struggles, in Smoke Rings Rising the once drug-endangered daughter lays out with grit and grace how she turns haunting truths into inspiring triumph. In doing so, Jenny finds the true meaning of love, living, forgiving, and letting go.

The story of Joan of Arc is detailed here in rhyme for young adults. From humble beginnings in Domrémy to her end at the pyre, her tale is told in its entirety.

How can we as Christians continue to stand for Jesus when the world, even those closest to us and those highly respected, persecute us? Have you ever been mistreated for your faith and wondered, “why is this happening to me?” Maybe you are wanting to do more for God, but the opposition seems too big! Larissa shines a light on the relentlessness that helps believers live in victory through persecution. She does this by weaving together her inspirational testimony and solid biblical teaching. She explores how believers can become relentless in faith and encourages the reader to discover and embrace the relentless spirit of Christ.

A primary account of teenage life in the Great Depression and prewar era retrieved from history Wednesday, December 10, 1941: "Hitler speaks to Reichstag tomorrow. We just heard the first casualty lists over the radio. . . . Lots of boys from Michigan and Illinois. Oh my God! . . . Life goes on though. We read our books in the library and eat lunch, bridge, etc. Phy. Sci. and Calculus. Darn Descartes. Reading Walt Whitman now."This diary of a smart, astute, and funny teenager provides a fascinating record of what an everyday American girl felt and thought during the Depression and the lead-up to World War II. Young Chicagoan Joan Wehlen describes her daily life growing up in the city and ruminates about the impending war, daily headlines, and major touchstones of the era--FDR's radio addresses, the Lindbergh kidnapping, Goodbye Mr. Chips and Citizen Kane, Churchill and Hitler, war work and Red Cross meetings. Included are Joan's charming doodles of her latest dress or haircut reflective of the era. Home Front Girl is not only an entertaining and delightful read but an important primary source--a vivid account of a real American girl's lived experiences.

Discover 25 women who challenged the status quo and fought for what they believed in. From all corners of the world, these women show us that barriers are meant to be broken and obstacles can be overcome. Learn about some of the fierce women who persevered in the face of adversity to fight for what they thought was right.

Discover 25 women who challenged the status quo and fought for what they believed in. From all corners of the world, these women show us that barriers are meant to be broken and obstacles can be overcome. Learn about some of the fierce women who persevered in the face of adversity to fight for what they thought was right.

Lavinia Warren never let her height--or the lack of it--prevent her from leading a full and adventurous life. Although she never grew more than three feet tall, she became a beloved teacher, a world traveler, an entertainer and the friend of many powerful figures. Lavinia was teaching at a local school when she heard about an opportunity to travel doing shows as a "human curiosity" on a Mississippi River boat. Eventually she met P. T. Barnum and worked at his American Museum. It was there that she met Charles Stratton, a little person known to the world as "Tom Thumb." Their wedding, which took place on February 10, 1863, brought joy to a nation at war. President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln held a reception for the couple at the White House. The newlyweds later toured the United States and the world. Lavinia faced several tragedies but always found the strength to go on. Lavinia's extraordinary story also provides a social history of one of the most devastating periods in American history. With additional material on Tom Thumb Weddings, readers' questions, time line, and notes and bibliography, this is sure to be a valuable title for adventurous middle-grade readers.

Elena Delle Donne, 2015 WNBA MVP and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspirational story of being a young basketball prodigy who gave up an impressive basketball scholarship for family and self-discovery.<BR><BR>Elena Delle Donne has always forged her own path. During her first year of college, she walked away from a scholarship and chance to play for Geno Aurriema at UConn—the most prestigious women's college basketball program—so she could stay in her home state of Delaware and be close to her older sister, Lizzie, who has several disabilities and can only communicate through hand-over-hand signing.<BR> <BR>Burned out and questioning her passion for basketball, she attended the University of Delaware and took up volleyball for a year. Eventually she found her way back to her first love, playing basketball for the Blue Hens, ultimately leading them, a mid-major team, to the Sweet Sixteen. She went on to become the second overall selection during the 2013 WNBA draft and the WNBA's 2015 MVP.<BR> <BR>Elena Delle Donne delivers a powerful and motivational story of overcoming the challenges of competitive sports through balancing hard work and the support of a loving family.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This “wittily illustrated [and] accessible volume” (The Wall Street Journal) highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. <BR> <BR>“The must-read, girl-power STEM book.”—InStyle<BR> <BR>It’s a scientific fact: Women rock! This fascinating, educational collection features 50 illustrated portraits of trailblazing women in STEM throughout history. Full of striking, singular art, Women in Science also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include such pioneers as primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Katherine Johnson, who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon.<BR> <BR>Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more!

Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but they don’t know her full story. This riveting biography explores the exceptional life of a woman who defied the stifling conventions of Victorian society to pursue what was considered an undesirable vocation. She is best known for her work during the Crimean War, when she vastly improved gruesome and deadly conditions and made nightly rounds to visit patients, becoming known around the world as the Lady with the Lamp. Her tireless and inspiring work continued after the war, and her modern methods in nursing became the defining standards still used today. Includes notes, bibliography, and index.

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of Red at the Bone tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing poems.<BR><BR>A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY<BR><BR>“Moving and resonant . . . captivating.”—The Wall Street Journal<BR><BR>I am born in Ohio but<BR>the stories of South Carolina already run<BR>like rivers<BR>through my veins.<BR><BR>Raised in South Carolina and New York, Jacqueline Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 70s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, providing a glimpse into a child’s soul as she finds her voice through writing and searches for her place in the world. <BR><BR>Teeming with feeling and deeply personal, Brown Girl Dreaming is the groundbreaking chronicle of Woodson’s journey to storytelling, and a beautiful portrayal of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. <BR><BR><BR>