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Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
Shetterly, M. L. (2020). Hidden figures. Mary Glasgow Magazines.
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Summary
Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math and participated in some of NASA's greatest successes. These four African-American women provided the calculations for America's first journey into space. Due to their race and gender, they were limited by others but still worked hard and persisted.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai
Isabel, S. V. M. (2021). Malala Yousafzai. Quarto Publishing Group UK.
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Summary
Malala was born in Pakistan. Her father was determined that she would have all the opportunities of a boy. She loved getting an education, but when hateful people came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out about this which made her a target. She was attacked by these hateful people but survived. She is now an activist for girls' education.
The Oldest Student
The Oldest Student
Hubbard, R. L., & Mora, O. (2020). The oldest student: How Mary Walker learned to read. Schwartz & Wade Books, Weston Woods.
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Summary
Mary Walker was born into slavery. She was free at the age of 15 and had her first child at the age of 20. By the age of 68, Mary Walker had worked many jobs. At the age of 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. She proved that you are never too old to learn.
Greta's Story
Greta's Story
Camerini, V., Carratello, V., & Giovannoni, M. (2021). Greta's story: The schoolgirl who went on strike to save the planet. Aladdin.
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Summary
Ever since Greta Thunberg learned about climate change she could not understand why politicians were not treating it as an emergency. In August 2018, temperatures in Sweden reached record highs. 15-year-old Greta decided to take action by going on strike in front of Stockholm's parliament building. You are never too young to make a difference.
June Almeida, Virus Detective
June Almeida, Virus Detective
Slade, S., & Paganelli, E. (2021). June Almeida, virus detective!: The woman who discovered the first human coronavirus. Sleeping Bear Press.
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Summary
June Almeida, a scientist, noticed details that others often missed. She dreamed of attending university but economic hardships caused her to leave school at 16-years-old. June was still determined to pursue her passion for science. She was hired at a hospital and her work helped doctors treat patients. June discovered the first human coronavirus. Her groundbreaking work continues to help researchers today in the fight against viruses., including COVID-19
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