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2) Eva Peron
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"Presents the biography of Eva Peron against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.
3) Golda Meir
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"Presents the biography of Golda Meir against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.
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Activist Aung San Suu Kyi has spent a lifetime fighting for Democracy in her homeland of Burma. This Nobel-prize-winning leader has spent more than fifteen years under house arrest. Readers will learn about this inspirational humanitarian, including her life, work, and impact.
10) Jeanette Rankin
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In 1916, Jeannette Rankin was the first woman to be elected to the House of Representatives by the state of Montana. Known as a pacifist, her championed causes included gender equality and civil rights. This book celebrates the impact this influential suffragist had on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. She paved the way for such powerful women in politics such as Nancy Pelosi, Condoleezza Rice, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Hillary Clinton. This...
11) Jeannette Rankin
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"Presents the biography of Jeannette Rankin against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.
13) Queen Noor
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Presents the life and accomplishments of Queen Noor against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.
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Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. This book celebrates the pioneering force Ms. O'Connor had during her service in the Supreme Court between 1981 - 2006. In 2009, her accomplishments were honored when President Obama presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A native Texan, Ms. O'Connor is considered to be a tough moderate conservative. This book...
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Ellen DeGeneres began her career as a comedian and is now a well-known talk show host and activist for gay rights. She has won numerous awards for both her roles on television and her activism. Her life and her work against discrimination will be explored in this text to help students better understand the power of this celebrity's voice.
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