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African Americans Biography Juvenile literature Heroes Heroes Biography Heroes Biography Juvenile literature Heroes United States Biography Juvenile literature Women Women Biography Women Biography Juvenile literature Women heroes Biography Juvenile literature Women History Juvenile literatureBrooks, Ben
Summary: Profiles over seventy people who broke the rules and smashed stereotypes, including such figures as Emma Gonzalez, Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, and Sally Ride.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BROMcCann, Michelle Roehm
Summary: Profiles young women from around the world who accomplished great things while still teenagers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 ROEBrooks, Ben
Summary: Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster ... More often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to a stereotypical idea of masculinity. But what if you're the introvert kind? What if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword? What if you want to cry when you're...
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2018
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BROBrooks, Ben
Summary: "Boys can be anything they want to be! In this sequel to the New York Times bestseller Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, Ben Brooks introduces seventy-six more boys and men who will inspire young readers to live boldly and true to themselves."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2020
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Summary: "Everybody needs a role model! Discover the true stories of superheroes, rebels, world leaders, action heroes, sports legends, and many more daring dudes, all of whom played their part to make their mark, make a contribution, and make the world a better place. From Abraham Lincoln to Sitting Bull, Stephen Hawking to Galileo, these cool guys had the boldness, bravery, and brains to meet the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BOYCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: J920 NATSwartz, Sarah Silberstein
Summary: "Discover nine ordinary women who took extraordinary measures to save lives during the Holocaust, resisting terror and torture while undercover or in hiding, in concentration camps, in forests, and in exile."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Second Story Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 SWAHood, Susan
Summary: Fresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women--each paired with a noteworthy female artist--to the next generation of activists, trail-blazers, and rabble-rousers. From the award-winning author of Ada's Violin, Susan Hood, this is a poetic and visual celebration of persistent women throughout history. In this book, you will find Mary Anning,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harpercollins Children's Books 2018
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Summary: Discover fifty real heroes -- and learn to become one yourself. This book teaches boys everywhere that being a hero only requires being yourself -- but your best self. Bright, colorful portraits by over a dozen international artists accompany true stories of men and women who knew that character -- things like integrity, compassion, and courage -- mixed with their own unique gifts --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bushel & Peck Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 MONHeredia, David
Summary: "This book introduces preschoolers to 50 men and women of color who have changed the world."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD HERCalvert, Jennifer
Summary: This fascinating book features 30 young women who accomplished remarkable things before their twentieth birthdays. Visually compelling with original illustrations, this book will inspire the next generation of strong, fearless women.. -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Castle Point Books 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT 920.72 Calvert 2018McCann, Michelle Roehm
Summary: Presents short profiles of famous men throughout history, from King Tut to Crazy Horse to Stan Lee to Shaun White.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 MCCDrimmer, Stephanie Warren
Summary: "Everybody needs a role model! Discover true stories of superstars, war heroes, world leaders, gusty gals, and everyday women who changed the world. From Sacagawea to Mother Teresa, Annie Oakley to Malala Yousafzai, these famous women hiked up their pants and petticoats and charged full-speed ahead to prove girls are just as tough as boys...maybe even tougher. Complete with amazing images and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2016
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1 available in Adult, Call number: J920 NATIggulden, Conn.
Summary: Brothers Conn and David Iggulden present their big book of heroes: the men and women who have shaped our lives and inspired generations. From George Washington and Scott of the Antarctic to Sitting Bull and the passengers of Flight 93, this dangerous book is dedicated to those who dove headfirst into battle, those who made amazing discoveries, and those who moved boundaries in their lifetimes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920.02 IGGSkeers, Linda
Summary: Profiles fifty-two women in history who who have risked their lives for the sake of adventure, including Sophie Blanchard, Mary Anning, Minnie Spotted Wolf, and Alia Muhammad Baker.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 SKECopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 SKECopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT 920.72 SkeersMcCully, Emily Arnold
Summary: "Prepare to discover new heroes among these twenty-one women who challenged the status quo, championed others, and made their voices heard. From Jane Addams to Alice Waters, from groundbreaking artists and social justice advocates to scientific pioneers and business innovators, a strong thread of trailblazing women runs through American history. Written in compelling, accessible prose and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney/Hyperion 2018
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Summary: Jack and Annie learn amazing facts about six history-changing individuals, including Susan B. Anthony, Mahatma Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Jr., John Muir, Florence Nightingale ,and Harriet Tubman.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 OSBHoose, Phillip M.
Summary: "The true story of a group of boy resistance fighters in Denmark after the Nazi invasion"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2015
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Summary: "A lushly illustrated picture-book biography of two young Pakistani heroes, Malala Yousafzai and Iqbal Masih, from acclaimed nonfiction author/illustrator Jeanette Winter"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 WINKinew, Wab
Summary: "Using rhyming lyrics from a previously written rap song, Midewin author, Manitoba politician, and creator Kinew tells the stories of diverse Indigenous heroes both historical and contemporary from the U.S. and Canada" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KINHarrison, Vashti
Summary: Features female figures of black history, including abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 HARCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 920 HARJones, Carrie
Summary: "Biography of Major League Baseball catcher and coach who was a spy for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kar-Ben Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BERSmith, Charles R.
Summary: "A picture book look at many of the men and women who revolutionized life for African Americans throughout history"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 SMIHarrison, Vashti
Summary: Features female figures of black history, including pilot Bessie Coleman, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD HARRedmond, Shirley-Raye
Summary: Profiles girls and women who participated in the American Revolution by refusing to buy British merchandise, collecting money, and even going to war as wives, nurses, spies, or soldiers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2004