Women
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Mother Teresa
From the Series On My Own Biography
Growing up in Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu learned from her mother how to care for and give to those who had less than she did. When she was twelve, she heard God's calling and decided to become a Read More →
Musicians and Their Inspirations — Hardcover Set
From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations
Singers keep up with new trends in music daily, but they also take influence from their idols. Young readers learn how their favorite singers inspire each other across generations. Each title Read More →
Nancy Pelosi: Political Powerhouse
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House—and she's done it twice. Learn how the most powerful woman in US politics is redefining leadership for future generations. Read More →
Naomi Osaka
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
Born in the US and raised in a Haitian and Japanese household, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Learn how she became a rising star in the tennis world. Read More →
Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War — Hardcover Set
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
Meet real-life kid heroes ages eight to sixteen who helped military forces during times of war. These exciting, illustrated narratives tell true stories of young people who bravely faced… Read More →
Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War — Paperback Set
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
Meet real-life kid heroes ages eight to sixteen who helped military forces during times of war. These exciting, illustrated narratives tell true stories of young people who bravely faced… Read More →
NASA Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Have you ever looked up at the twinkling stars in the night sky? Nancy Grace Roman looked up and never looked back. Roman was fascinated with the stars ever since her mother showed her the… Read More →
NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
What do you want to be when you grow up? When Katherine Johnson was young, women weren't expected to go into the math and science fields. Johnson loved math, but she never thought she could… Read More →
Natural Writer: A Story about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings dreamt of becoming a famous writer from the time that she was a young girl. After several years of searching for adventure and success, Marjorie finally found… Read More →
Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Karikó and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
The first-ever picture book biography about Dr. Katalin Karikó, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Growing up in a small Hungarian town, Kati Karikó was curious about… Read More →
No Steps Behind: Beate Sirota Gordon's Battle for Women's Rights in Japan
Discover the unlikely story of Beate Sirota Gordon, a young woman who grew up in Japan and returned as a translator working for the American military after WWII. Fluent in Japanese language… Read More →
Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
Ruth Gruber didn't want to live an ordinary life, and she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Born to a Jewish American family in 1911, she grew up to become a renowned journalist and activist. Read More →
Nuclear Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you enjoy performing experiments or studying how the universe works? Growing up in China, Chien-Shiung Wu enjoyed learning about science. As an adult, she earned her PhD in physics and… Read More →
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
Sophie Kowalevski was both a brilliant mathematician and a talented writer. Creative work nurtured her mathematical research, giving her a flexibility of thought she treasured. A wonderful… Read More →
Olivia Rodrigo: Hit Singer-Songwriter
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Olivia Rodrigo is a rising star! All the songs from her debut album made the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. From starring in Disney Channel shows to writing her own songs, Rodrigo… Read More →
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community. For years, plastic bags Read More →
Picture Book Favorites — Audisee®—On Level Set
Finding meaningful connections between picture books and struggling readers is the key to unlocking a new world full of an ever-increasing vocabulary and a deeper understanding of the content Read More →
P!nk: Pop Powerhouse
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Pop powerhouse P!nk has taken the music world by storm, producing hit singles and receiving numerous awards. This book tells about her journey to success and how she uses that success to help others. Read More →
Pocahontas
From the Series On My Own Biography
As the young daughter of a powerful Powhatan leader, Pocahontas befriended the English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia. Although she helped them survive their difficult first years, and she… Read More →
Pop Culture Bios — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
This series presents engaging, fact-filled looks at the lives of some of today's hottest stars, including figures in film, television, music, and more. Each title takes readers through the… Read More →
Primary Grades Nonfiction Audiobook Collection — Audio Book Set
Titles in this collection were selected to provide a dynamic introduction to nonfiction for the youngest listeners, covering core concepts in science, social studies, sports, health and… Read More →
Programming Pioneer Ada Lovelace
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you enjoy playing computer games or learning programming code? As a child, Ada Lovelace loved learning about math and science. As an adult, she used that knowledge to create the first… Read More →
Prudence Crandall: Teacher for Equal Rights
From the Series On My Own Biography
When Prudence Crandall opened a school for young girls in 1831, she didn't expect trouble. But that is just what she got when she allowed African American girls to attend. A Quaker and… Read More →
Queen Elizabeth II: Modern Monarch
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch. Discover the engaging details of her life and how she brought the royal family into the twenty-first century. Read More →