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Delve into the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman justice appointed to the US Supreme Court. Ginsburg endured great adversity-from anti-Semitism to gender discrimination-to achieve her Supreme Court appointment. Follow her journey to Supreme Court Justice, and learn how she became a national spokesperson for treating people equally under the law. This revised edition uses primary and secondary sources, including quotes and childhood...

2) Cold planet

Author

Dorsey, Brian

Series

Gateway Universe

Publisher

Mountaineer West Productions

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Language

English

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Stranded on an inhospitable planet with enemies all around, Lieutenant Emily Martin and her men find themselves outmatched and outgunned in a desperate gamble for survival. Emily Martin didn't become the first female officer in the Elite Guard because she thought it would be easy, but this mission could easily prove to be her last.

3) Deb Haaland: first Native American cabinet secretary

Author

Doerfler, Jill

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Publisher

Lerner Publications

Pub. Date

[2023]

Language

English

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"In 2021, Deb Haaland made history as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary. Serving as Secretary of the Interior, Haaland has championed climate and the rights of Native peoples. Discover Haaland's early life, her political career, and more"--

4) Fighting for reproductive justice: Black women leading a movement

Author

Nnachi, Ngeri

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Language

English

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"Reproductive rights have been hot-button issues for generations, and recent legal decisions have put these arguments back in the spotlight. Learn about the women of color who are leading a movement to protect reproductive rights"-- Provided by publisher.

5) Jason Reynolds: groundbreaking storyteller

Author

Chapman, Ty

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Language

English

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"Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. Learn about the New York Times best-selling author who has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many other accolades"-- Provided by publisher.

6) Jimmy Carter: a presidential life of service

Author

Braun, Eric

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Language

English

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"Jimmy Carter served as the 39th US president from 1977 to 1981. In 2002 he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Read about Carter's journey from a peanut farm in Georgia to the White House"-- Provided by publisher.

7) Rihanna: multi-industry mogul

Author

Schwartz, Heather E

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English

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"Rihanna is an award-wining, worldwide music superstar. But her success extends beyond music. She is also a successful businesswoman. Discover more about Rihanna from her personal life to her next big projects"-- Provided by publisher.

8) Tom Brady: gridiron G.O.A.T

Author

Holleran, Leslie

Series

Gateway biography volume 01
Gateway Biographies

Language

English

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