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Books in Women Leading the Way: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2 series

  • Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice

    Paige V. Polinsky

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Sonia Sotomayor has been a trailblazer all her life. Shes the Supreme Courts first Latina justice, and its third-ever woman! This low-level book explores Sonias childhood in the Bronx, her career as a tough-but-fair prosecutor, and her journey to the highest court in the U.S. Sonia Sotomayors extraordinary life shows young readers that anything is possible!
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  • Ann Bancroft: Explorer

    Kate Moening

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2020)
    From exploring 1,000 miles of the Arctic tundra on dogsled to skiing across Antarctica, Ann Bancroft is no stranger to adventure! Her travels have taken her all around the world, making the outdoors her classroom. Discover the life of this explorer through engaging text and photos in this low-level title. Special features include a profile, career timeline, and inspirational quotes.
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  • Kathleen Kennedy: Movie Producer

    Kate Moening

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    From ET the Extra-Terrestrial to the Star Wars saga, Kathleen Kennedy knows how to make a hit movie! Fact-filled text covers her humble beginnings as a camera operator to her current position as head of Lucasfilm. A profile, timeline, hometown map, and other special features add visual support to leveled text in this fun title. Extraordinary women are changing the world! They are leaders shaping the way we think about science, business, design, politics, and more. This biography series for early readers uses informative text and engaging features to highlight remarkable women at the forefront of their fields.
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  • Zaha Hadid: Architect

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Just like her showy designs, Zaha Hadid challenges peoples ideas about what is normal. One of few female architects in a male-dominated field, Zaha fought for respect and ended up one of the most famous architects in the world! Learn about the life, achievements, and work of this ground-breaking architect in this biography for young readers.
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  • Dolly Parton: Country Music Star

    Kate Moening

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Dolly Parton may have built her fame on a country music career, but she has become a powerhouse in other industries, too! The pages of this title follow Dollys beginnings in music, her thriving free book program, and more. Features such as a profile, timeline, and quotes showcase her star-studded life!
  • Great Danes

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Are they majestic, intimidating, or both? Great Danes, known for their size and poise, are a friendly, easygoing breed. Even though they can weigh up to 200 pounds, some Danes think they're lapdogs! Learn more about these long-legged, sensitive giants in this engaging book for beginning readers.
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  • Sara Seager: Planetary Scientist

    Paige V. Polinsky

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Is there an Earth twin hiding in the stars? Sara Seager is on a mission to find out! The astrophysicist is leading the quest to explore planets beyond our solar system. Early readers can discover more about Saras life and scientific work in this engaging biography.
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  • Michelle Obama: Health Advocate

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    An accomplished lawyer and dedicated public servant, Michelle Obama goes far beyond the title of First Lady. This title explores her life before the White House, and how she used her position to make healthy living possible for kids across the United States. Learn more about this exceptional First Lady in this low-level biography!
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  • Indra Nooyi: CEO of PepsiCo

    Paige V. Polinsky

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Its not easy running one of the largest corporations in the world, but Indra Nooyi is up to the task. This low-level title takes early readers through the PepsiCo CEOs childhood in India, all the way up to her present-day work, creating healthier snacks and a modern Pepsi design. Indra Nooyi is leading business into the future!
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  • Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice

    Paige V. Polinsky

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Sonia Sotomayor has been a trailblazer all her life. Shes the Supreme Courts first Latina justice, and its third-ever woman! This low-level book explores Sonias childhood in the Bronx, her career as a tough-but-fair prosecutor, and her journey to the highest court in the U.S. Sonia Sotomayors extraordinary life shows young readers that anything is possible!
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  • Michelle Obama: Health Advocate

    Christina Leaf

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    An accomplished lawyer and dedicated public servant, Michelle Obama goes far beyond the title of First Lady. This title explores her life before the White House, and how she used her position to make healthy living possible for kids across the United States. Learn more about this exceptional First Lady in this low-level biography!
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  • Wasps

    Martha E. H. Rustad

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Did you know that wasps chew plants and wood to make a paste that hardens into paper? They use this paste to make the nests in which they live. Eager readers will learn how wasps help protect plants, use their stingers, and build different kinds of nests.
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