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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an important woman in the history of the United States, as well as others in her same field of accomplishment.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
" We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who would change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan....
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Profiles the legendary country music artist, reading advocate, and philanthropist who has sent over one hundred fifty million free books to children through her Imagination Library, and describes the hardships she overcame."--
7) Helen Keller
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Helen Keller in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Helen Keller was an activist, rebel, performer, romantic and so much more! Most stories about Helen Keller focus on the story of her deaf-blindness and scholarship, but there is more to Helen than her disability. This story teaches children to look beyond the surface with everyone they encounter"--
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How did Helen Keller become blind and deaf? How did she learn to read, write, and even speak? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn about Helen's amazing teacher, Annie Sullivan, and how Helen helped other people with disabilities. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.
11) Sylvia Rivera
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Who was Sylvia Rivera? Children will love learning about one of the most influential leaders and advocates for LGBTQ rights in this engaging biography."--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the deaf and blind woman who overcame her disabilities with the help of teacher Anne Sullivan to become a writer and speaker.
15) A'ja Wilson
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Las Vegas Aces power forward A'ja Wilson is a two-time WNBA All-Star. Discover how this MVP stays in shape, see how she performs on the court, and learn more about her life outside of basketball"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
From Betsy Ross to Florence Price, Georgia O'Keeffe to Katherine Johnson, Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Kamala Harris and many more, readers will meet artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 American Women Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role women have played, and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginning, all the way to today....
18) Helen Keller
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will be inspired by the amazing story of Helen Keller in this informative biography. They will learn all about her life, her achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way.
19) Megan Smith
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This is a brief biography of the self-proclaimed technology evangelist who was the first woman to serve as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the United States. The little girl who was curious about everything now believes that everyone can use technology, data, and science to make the world a better place while reducing the human impact on the planet. She shows how fun the field of technology can be, and how people of all backgrounds can adventure...
20) Helen Keller
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Examines the amazing life and achievements of Helen Keller, including how she learned to read Braille and speak, her education, and her activism on behalf of the deaf and blind.