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Describes Tubman's spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her north to freedom on that very first trip to escape the brutal practice of forced servitude. Tubman would make nineteen subsequent trips back south, never being caught, but none as profound as this first one.
2) Sacagawea
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A biography of the Shoshoni woman who served on the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a guide and interpreter.
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Michelle Obama grew up on the south side of Chicago. After her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle worked to better the lives of others. When she met Barack Obama, she was already a trailblazing lawyer and activist. As an advocate for women, girls and those less fortunate, she became a powerful First Lady.
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Engaging artwork accompanies inspiring text in this STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York times best-selling She Persisted series that introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, skills and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain
14) Oprah Winfrey
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"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
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"This shiny paperback introduces readers to extraordinary women throughout history and asks them to imagine themselves in similar scenarios. Designed to ignite discussions between little rebels and their siblings, friends, and grown-ups, the book is packed with more than 500 entertaining and thought-provoking questions."--Publisher's website.
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