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Women's History Month March 1 - March 31, 2024
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Cactus Queen : Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park
by Lori Alexander
Recounts the true story of how Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an artist, activist and environmentalist, saved what came to be known as Joshua Tree National Park in California, and saved hundreds of thousands of plants and animals along with it. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Comet chaser : the true Cinderella story of the first professional woman astronomer
by Pamela S. Turner
This real-life Cinderella story introduces readers to Caroline Herschel, who went from household drudge to becoming the first woman to discover a comet, the first to be officially recognized in a scientific role and the first to be given a Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The girl who figured it out / : The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion
by Minda Dentler
"The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon. Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was left in the care of an orphanage. After she was adopted by an American family and moved to Washington, she underwent surgeries to enable her to walk with leg braces and crutches. As she grew, she faced many challenges, but remained undeterred by her disability. Her decision to begin training and competingin triathlons was no different. Despite the obstacles and failures she experienced along the way, Minda's persistence and determination in the face of setbacks helped her to make sports history and inspire people around the world to rethink what's possible!"
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Bird Girl : Gene Stratton-porter Shares Her Love of Nature With the World
by Jill Esbaum
This lively STEAM picture book about the life of Gene Stratton-Porter, a pioneering wildlife photographer and popular author from the late 19th and early 20th century, tells how she showed the world the beauty of nature, especially birds, and why it was worth preserving. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Determined Dreamer : The Story of Marie Curie
by Deborah Hopkinson
This eye-opening biography of the two-time Nobel Prize winner?—?and the first woman in France to earn the highest degree in physics?—?shows how she made her dream of being a scientist come true and how her life and legacy continue to inspire to this very day. Illustrations.
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Spying on spies : Elizebeth Smith Friedman codebreaker
by Marissa Moss
This riveting biography of one of the world's greatest code breakers, Elizebeth Smith Friedman, who saved many lives through her intelligence and heroism, recounts her crowning achievement during WWII when she uncovered an intricate network of Nazi spies operating in South America. Illustrations.
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Guts for glory : the story of Civil War soldier Rosetta Wakeman
by JoAnna Lapati
"Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information"
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Livingston Parish Library 13986 Florida Boulevard Livingston, Louisiana 70754 (225) 686-4100www.mylpl.info |
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