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1) 11 experiments that failed

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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A hyper-curious young girl tries a series of wacky experiments, such as seeing if a piece of bologna will fly like a frisbee and determining whether seedlings will grow if watered with expensive perfume, and then must suffer the consequences of experiments gone awry.

2) Amazing Grace

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Series

Amazing Grace (Picture books) volume 1

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Book, eBook, Kindle, eAudiobook

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Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.

3) Angela's airplane

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Munsch, Robert N

Series

Munsch early readers

Description

While searching for her father, much to her surprise, Angela finds herself flying an airplane.

4) Beautiful girl: celebrating the wonders of your body

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Northrup, Christiane

Description

"Presents this simple but important message: that to be born female is a very special thing and carries with it magical gifts and powers that must be recognized and nurtured. Dr. Northrup believes that helping girls learn at a young age to value the wonder and uniqueness of their bodies can have positive benefits that will last throughout their lives. By reading this lovely book, little girls will learn how their bodies are perfect just the way they...

5) Beautiful warrior: the legend of the Nun's kung fu

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McCully, Emily Arnold

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Tells the story of two unlikely Kung Fu masters and how their skill in martial arts saves them both.

6) Brave girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

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Markel, Michelle

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Book, eAudiobook

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An illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district.

7) The bravest woman in America

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Describes the life of Ida Lewis and how her father taught her to be the official keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island.

8) Chrysanthemum

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Book, eAudiobook

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Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it. She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. "I'm named after my grandmother," said Victoria. "You're named after a flower." Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced...

9) Coat of many colors

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Book, Book - Special Collections, Talking Book

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A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors, made by her mother from rags, because despite the ridicule of the other children she knows the coat was made with love.

10) Crafty Chloe

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DiPucchio, Kelly

Series

Crafty Chloe volume 1

Description

Chloe is very good at sewing and crafts and when her best friend's birthday approaches, she creates a fabulous gift but also saves the day for a classmate who had been unkind to her.

11) Dear Malala, we stand with you

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McCarney, Rosemary A

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"An inspiring letter to two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Malala Yousafzai, that is both a show of support and a call to action for girls around the world"-- Provided by publisher.

12) Dotty

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Ida's imaginary friend, Dotty, is tied to her with a blue string and when Ida's classmates tease her about Dotty, Ida is surprised to discover that her teacher carries a red string with her wherever she goes.

13) Drum dream girl: how one girl's courage changed music

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Engle, Margarita

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Book, eBook, Kindle, Talking Book, eAudiobook

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Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.

14) Elena's serenade

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Geeslin, Campbell

Description

In Mexico, a little girl goes on a journey to learn to be a glassblower and gains confidence along the way.

15) Fanny

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Series

Fanny books volume 1

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Fanny asks for a Connie doll like those of her friends, and when her mother says no, Fanny tries to make one for herself.

16) Grace for president

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DiPucchio, Kelly

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Book, eAudiobook

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When Grace discovers that there has never been a female U.S. president, she decides to run for school president.

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DiCamillo, Kate

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Book, eAudiobook

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Just before Christmas, when Frances sees a sad-eyed organ grinder and his monkey performing near her apartment, she cannot stop thinking about them, wondering where they go at night, and wishing she could do something to help.

18) Her stories: African American folktales

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Hamilton, Virginia

19) Hillary Rodham Clinton: some girls are born to lead

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Markel, Michelle

20) I like myself!

Author

Beaumont, Karen

Description

In rhyming text, a little girl expresses confidence and joy in her uniqueness, no matter her outward appearance.