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Women Heroes of World War II: 32 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance, and Rescue (Women of Action #24)
by Kathryn J. Atwood Muriel Phillips EngelmanNoor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the Resistance. Johtje Vos, a Dutch housewife, hid Jews in her home and repeatedly outsmarted the Gestapo. Law student Hannie Schaft became involved in the most dangerous resistance work—sabotage, weapons transference, and assassinations. Soviet pilot Anna Yegorova flew missions against the Germans on the Eastern Front in an all-male regiment, eventually becoming a squadron leader. In these pages, young readers will meet these and many other similarly courageous women and girls who risked their lives to help defeat the Nazis. Thirty-two engaging and suspense-filled stories unfold from across Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, Great Britain, the United States and, in this expanded edition, the Soviet Union, providing an inspiring reminder of women and girls' refusal to sit on the sidelines around the world and throughout history. An overview of World War II and summaries of each country's entrance and involvement in the war provide a framework for better understanding each woman's unique circumstances, and resources for further learning follow each profile. Women Heroes of World War II is an invaluable addition to any student's or history buff's bookshelf.
Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World (Women in Science)
by Rachel IgnotofskyA collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today—by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science &“A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air! Countless women have been left out of art history, but thanks to gorgeous books like this, future generations will begin to know their stories.&”—Danielle Krysa, founder of The Jealous Curator Women make masterpieces! Through fifty fascinating profiles, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women in the arts—from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like nineteenth-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, Women in Art also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women&’s representation in museums, and notable works by women. This fascinating book celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
by Rachel Ignotofsky<P>A charmingly illustrated and educational book, New York Times best seller Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. Full of striking, singular art, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include well-known figures like primatologist Jane Goodall, as well as lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the African-American physicist and mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon. <P>Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more! <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World (Women in Science)
by Rachel IgnotofskyNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This &“wittily illustrated [and] accessible volume&” (The Wall Street Journal) highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. &“The must-read, girl-power STEM book.&”—InStyle It&’s a scientific fact: Women rock! This fascinating, educational collection features 50 illustrated portraits of trailblazing women in STEM throughout history. Full of striking, singular art, Women in Science also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include such pioneers as primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Katherine Johnson, who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more!
Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win (Women in Science)
by Rachel IgnotofskyA richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science. &“This is one of the books we&’ve been waiting for—a compendium of great women athletes and the struggles they faced.&”—Lesley Visser, Hall of Fame sportscasterWomen for the win! The fifty illustrated profiles in Women in Sports feature trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breaking female athletes in more than forty sports, including well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men&’s league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee. Women in Sports also contains infographics on topics that sporty women want to know about, such as muscle anatomy, a timeline of women&’s participation in sports, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women&’s teams. This beautiful and inspiring book celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for today&’s athletes.
Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots
by Connie GoldsmithIn December 2015, the Pentagon changed a rule to allow American women to serve for the first time ever in front-line ground combat troops. Women have fulfilled many military roles throughout history, including nursing; driving ambulances; handling administrative duties; working as mechanics; and serving in the WASPs, WACs, WAVES, and SPARS. More recently women are flying jets, conducting surveillance, commanding naval ships, and now fighting on the front lines. Yet no matter their official title, they have faced devastating discrimination—from lack of advancement, economic inequity, and inadequate veteran support, to sexual harassment and rape. Meet the women who have served their country courageously and who are standing up for fairness in the US military.
Women of the Wild West: Biographies From Many Cultures
by Ruth PelzThis book looks into the lives of eight brave women whose lives exemplify the often-overlooked contributions that women from many cultures have made to American history. The 18th century's Sacajawea was translator on the Lewis & Clark expedition. The 19th century's Mother Joseph (Esther Pariseau was one of the best known of the women who traveled West as missionaries. This book presents great stories and archival photographs. Also features Juana Briones de Miranda, Biddy Mason, Mary Bong, May Arkwright Hutton, Kate Chapman, Sarah Winnemucca,
Women, Theology and Evangelical Children’s Literature, 1780-1900
by Irene Euphemia SmaleThis book provides a wealth of fascinating information about many significant and lesser-known nineteenth-century Christian authors, mostly women, who were motivated to write material specifically for children’s spiritual edification because of their personal faith. It explores three prevalent theological and controversial doctrines of the period, namely Soteriology, Biblical Authority and Eschatology, in relation to children’s specifically engendered Christian literature. It traces the ecclesiastical networks and affiliations across the theological spectrum of Evangelical authors, publishers, theologians, clergy and scholars of the period. An unprecedented deluge of Evangelical literature was produced for millions of Sunday School children in the nineteenth century, resulting in one of its most prolific and profitable forms of publishing. It expanded into a vast industry whose magnitude, scope and scale is discussed throughout this book. Rather than dismissing Evangelical children’s literature as simplistic, formulaic, moral didacticism, this book argues that, in attempting to convert the mass reading public, nineteenth-century authors and publishers developed a complex, highly competitive genre of children’s literature to promote their particular theologies, faith and churchmanships, and to ultimately save the nation.
The Women Who Built Hollywood: 12 Trailblazers in Front of and Behind the Camera
by Susan Goldman RubinDiscover the electrifying untold stories of the pioneering and groundbreaking women of Old Hollywood in this nonfiction book perfect for young movie buffs and budding feminists alike. Includes a foreword written by Marvel Studios' Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Academy Award-Winning Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter.While recent phenomena like #OscarsSoWhite have reminded us that Hollywood can be an unfriendly place to people of color and to women, they have been an integral part of the industry from the beginning. In the early twentieth century, women from all walks of life fought against sexism and racism to succeed in Hollywood as actors, directors, costume designers, editors, and stunt women. From well-known, glamorous starlets like Mary Pickford and Lillian Gish, to under-appreciated trailblazers like Anna May Wong and Hattie McDaniel, acclaimed author Susan Goldman Rubin shows that movies wouldn&’t be the same without the women who succeeded against the odds and built Hollywood from the ground up. Filled with fascinating photographs and little-known facts, this rigorously researched book begins with a foreword by Ruth E Carter, who won Academy Awards in 2019 and 2023 for her work on Marvel Studios' Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The Women Who Invented Twentieth-Century Children’s Literature: Only the Best (Children's Literature and Culture)
by Elizabeth WestPublishing for children between 1930 and 1960 has been denigrated as a relatively fallow period for creativity and quality, certainly in comparison with the ‘golden ages’ of children’s literature that preceded and succeeded it. This book questions this perception by using archival evidence to argue that the work of what was predominantly a female group of editors, illustrators, authors and librarians (collectively referred to as bookwomen) resulted in many titles which are still considered as ‘classics’ today. The bookwomen reframed ideas about how children’s publishing should be approached and valued and, in doing so, laid the foundations for a subsequent generation of children’s authors and publishers who were to achieve far greater prominence. The key to the success of the bookwomen was their willingness to experiment, the strength of their relationships and their comprehensive understanding of the book production process. By focusing on a selection of women working across all aspects of the book production process, this book demonstrates that, both individually and collectively, women capitalised on their position as ‘other’ to the existing male institutions.
Women's Roles In Twentieth-Century America
by Martha MayIn this reference for high school and up, May (history, Western Connecticut State University) surveys the roles of women of different classes and ethnicities as workers, parents, artists, and other roles in 20th century America. Chapters are in sections on women and work, family, popular culture and the arts, education, government, law, and religion. An introduction provides historical context.
Wonder (ed. aniversari)
by R.J. PalacioNúmero 1 en vendes a The New York Times;Millor llibre de l'any a Amazon i Barnes and Noble;Millor llibre juvenil de 2012 a Publishers Weekly,Kirkus Review, Booklist, School Library Journal i Washington Post «Em dic August, per cert. No penso descriure la meva cara.Segur que és molt pitjor que tot el que us esteu imaginant». August (Auggie) Pullman ha nascut amb una greu deformació a la cara i s'ha hagut de sotmetre a tantes operacions que no ha pogut anar mai a l'escola; fins ara, que té deu anys i està a punt de començar cinquè a l'escola Beecher. Si alguna vegada heu sigut nous, ja sabeu que dur que és.. Doncs imagineu-vos com deu ser quan tens una cara com l'August. Aconseguirà que els seus companys l'acceptin com un més, encara que sigui el nen més estrany que han vist mai?En un món en què el bullying entre els joves s'està convertint en una veritable epidèmia, els llibres de la sèrie Wonder ofereixen una nova visió, necessària i esperançadora. No t'estiguis d ellegir aquest llibre: la teva vida serà millor. La crítica ha dit:«El que fa que aquesta novel·la sigui tan extraordinària i tan deliciosa és la insòlita generositat amb què R.J. Palacio ens explica la vida de l'Auggie. El resultat és una història preciosa i divertida -i que de vegades et fa plorar a llàgrima viva- sobre una transformació silenciosa.»The Wall Street Journal
Wonder. La historia de Julian
by R.J. PalacioWonder. La lección de August ha recordado a miles de lectores la importancia de ser amable. Pero este no es un libro sobre August, un niño que quiere ser normal a pesar de su aspecto, sino sobre Julian. ¿Qué motivos tiene Julian para odiar a August?¿Será capaz de asumir sus errores y empezar de nuevo? La historia de Julian trata sobre el niño que peor se porta con Auggie. No soporta verlo, no soporta que sea amigo de Jack, no soporta que esté en su colegio... y no es capaz de darse cuenta del impacto que sus actos pueden tener en los demás. Provocadora, sorprendente y emotiva, Wonder. La historia de Julian deleitará a los lectores de La lección de August... y a los que todavía no la han leído. En un mundo en el que el bullying entre los jóvenes se está convirtiendo en una verdadera epidemia, los libros de la serie «Wonder» ofrecen una nueva visiónrefrescante, necesaria y esperanzadora.
Wonder. El juego de Christopher
by R.J. PalacioTierna, intimista, inteligente, Wonder. El juego de Christopher nos lleva al principio de todo, al momento en el que todo comenzó... Millones de lectores aman a Auggie, el protagonista de La lección de August. ¿Pero cómo era su vida antes de ir al colegio? Christopher fue el mejor amigo de August desde que eran bebés hasta que se cambió de casa. Estuvo a su lado durante todas sus operaciones y desengaños, y también en los buenos momentos, como cuando veían La Guerra de las Galaxias o imaginaban viajar juntos a Plutón. Pero desde entonces han pasado muchas cosas, y Auggie y Christopher han tenido que aprender que la verdadera amistad merece un esfuerzo extra. Sensible, intimista y perspicaz, Wonder. El juego de Christopher es la historia de dos chicos que deberán descubrir que las grandes amistades a veces requieren un poco de esfuerzo. Es la historia de una amistad a través del tiempo y del espacio. En un mundo en el que el bullying entre los jóvenes se está convirtiendo en una verdadera epidemia, los libros de la serie «Wonder» ofrecen una nueva visión refrescante, necesaria y esperanzadora.
Wonder. La lección de August
by R.J. PalacioEl antídoto contra el bullying. Número 1 en ventas en The New York Times;mejor libro del año en Amazon y Barnes and Noble;mejor libro juvenil de 2012 en Publishers Weekly,Kirkus Review, Booklist, School Library Journaly Washington Post «Todos deberíamos recibir una ovación al menos una vez en nuestra vida, porque todos vencemos al mundo.»Auggie Su cara lo hace distinto y él solo quiere ser uno más. Camina siempre mirando al suelo, la cabeza gacha y el flequillo tratando en vano de esconder su rostro, pero, aun así, es objeto de miradas furtivas, susurros ahogados y codazos de asombro. August sale poco, su vida transcurre entre las acogedoras paredes de su casa, entre la compañía de su familia, su perra Daisy y las increíbles historias de La guerra de las galaxias. Este año todo va a cambiar, porque este año va a ir, por primera vez, a la escuela. Allí aprenderá la lección más importante de su vida, la que no se enseña en las aulas ni en los libros de texto: crecer en la adversidad, aceptarse tal como es, sonreír a los días grises y saber que, al final, siempre encontrará una mano amiga. En un mundo en el que el bullying entre los jóvenes se está convirtiendo en una verdadera epidemia, los libros de la serie «Wonder» ofrecen una nueva visión refrescante, necesaria y esperanzadora. Hazte un favor y lee este libro: tu vida será mejor. La opinión de los lectores:«Empecé a leer este libro con la idea de recomendárselo a mis hijos... Nunca pensé que a mí me iba a gustar tantísimo.»Iciar en Amazon.es «Hermoso. Un libro que todos deberíamos leer como mínimo una vez.»Constanza en Google Play «Una defensa de los valores auténticos, de la capacidad de ser valorado por la inteligencia, el sentido de la amistad, la lealtad y el compañerismo. [...] recomendado para todas las edades.»Mireia en Amazon.es «Si aún no has leído este libro, no sé qué estás haciendo con tu vida.»Teresa en Amazon.es «Es uno de esos libros que te atrapan, August es un niño increíble que está lleno de ideas y de fuerza.»Valentina en Google Play «Un libro divertido, ameno, profundo, aleccionador, optimista, algún ratito cruel, como la vida misma. Bueno para niños, mayores y viejos.»Carmen Cristina en Amazon.es «La lección de August, el eterno en este canal. Una novela que merece muchísimo la pena leer y una novela cargada de valores.» Y lo que ha dicho la crítica:«Una inolvidable y maravillosa historia de generosidad, valor y coraje.»Kirkus Reviews «Un relato original y conmovedor que consigue abrir nuestros ojos y nuestros corazones.»Publishers Weekly
The Wonder of Us
by Kim Culbertson"The Wonder of Us is an epic journey of love and friendship, forgiveness and possibility." -Jennifer Nivens, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright PlacesRiya and Abby are:Best friends.Complete opposites.Living on different continents.Currently mad at each other.About to travel around Europe. Riya moved to Berlin, Germany, with her family for junior year, while Abby stayed behind in their small California town. They thought it would be easy to keep up their friendship-it's only a year and they've been best friends since preschool. But instead, they ended up fighting and not being there for the other. So Riya proposes an epic adventure to fix their friendship. Two weeks, six countries, unimaginable fun. But two small catches: They haven't talked in weeks. They've both been keeping secrets. Can Riya and Abby find their way back to each other among lush countrysides and dazzling cities, or does growing up mean growing apart?
Wonder Woman: Warbringer (DC ICONS #1)
by Leigh Bardugo#PeleaComoUnaGuerrera HERMANA EN BATALLA:SOY TU ESCUDO Y TU ESPADA.Y TU AMIGA. SIEMPRE TU AMIGA. Diana está destinada a convertirse en una de las heroínas más poderosas del planeta, pero para ello debe demostrar a su familia que es digna de ser una princesa Amazona. Cuando por fin le llega la oportunidad de demostrarlo, Diana lo echa todo a perder para salvar a una simple humana: Alia Keralis. Juntas, Diana y Alia se enfrentaran a todo un ejército de enemigos dispuestos a destruirlas. Porque Alia es humana, sí, pero no es una humana cualquiera. En su pasado se esconde la clave de la gran tragedia que está a punto de desencadenarse. Si quieren salvar sus mundos, deberán permanecer unidas y luchar con todas sus fuerzas para ganar la guerra que se avecina.
Wonder Woman: Warbringer (DC Icons Series #1)
by Leigh Bardugo<P> She will become one of the world's greatest heroes: WONDER WOMAN. But first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning. . . . <P>Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law—risking exile—to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no ordinary girl and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed the world. <P>Alia just wanted to escape her overprotective brother with a semester at sea. She doesn't know she is being hunted. When a bomb detonates aboard her ship, Alia is rescued by a mysterious girl of extraordinary strength and forced to confront a horrible truth: Alia is a Warbringer—a direct descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery. <P>Together, Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies—mortal and divine—determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer. If they have any hope of saving both their worlds, they will have to stand side by side against the tide of war. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Wonderful Feels Like This
by Sara LövestamSara Lovestam's Wonderful Feels Like This is “a coming-of-age tale of a young artist and is as soulful as it is triumphant” (SLJ) that celebrates being a little bit odd, finding your people, and the power of music to connect usFor Steffi, going to school everyday is an exercise in survival. She's never fit in with any of the groups at school, and she's viciously teased by the other girls in her class. The only way she escapes is through her music—especially jazz music.When Steffi hears her favorite jazz song playing through an open window of a retirement home on her walk home from school, she decides to go in and introduce herself.The old man playing her favorite song is Alvar. When Alvar was a teenager in World War II Sweden, he dreamed of being in a real jazz band. Then and now, Alvar's escape is music—especially jazz music. Through their unconventional but powerful friendship, Steffi comes to realize that she won't always be stuck and lonely in her town. She can go to music school in Stockholm. She can be a real musician. She can be a jitterbug, just like Alvar.But how can Steffi convince her parents to let her go to Stockholm to audition? And how it that Steffi's school, the retirement home, the music, and even Steffi's worst bully are somehow all connected to Alvar? Can it be that the people least like us are the ones we need to help us tell our own stories?"Sensitive and deeply moving: outstanding." —Kirkus, starred review"Empathy, identity, and the transformative power of music bind this tale of an atypical friendship between a teenage outcast and a jazz musician."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Wonderland
by Juno DawsonFROM THE WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2020A vicious, dark delight' - heat magazineWhat happens when you fall down the rabbit hole? The compulsive must-have follow-up to CLEAN and MEAT MARKET from bestselling, award-winning author Juno DawsonAlice lives in a world of stifling privilege and luxury - but none of it means anything when your own head plays tricks on your reality. When her troubled friend Bunny goes missing, Alice becomes obsessed with finding her. On the trail of her last movements, Alice discovers a mysterious invitation to 'Wonderland': the party to end all parties - three days of hedonistic excess to which only the elite are welcome. Will she find Bunny there? Or is this really a case of finding herself? Because Alice has secrets of her own, and ruthless socialite queen Paisley Hart is determined to uncover them, whatever it takes. Alice is all alone, miles from home, and now she has a new enemy who wants her head...A searing exploration of mental health, gender and privilege, from the most addictive YA novelist in the UK today.NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER READERS
Wonderland: The London Collection
by Juno DawsonFall into the lives of the city's filthy rich with Juno Dawson's deliciously dark and intoxicating London Collection.FROM THE WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2020A vicious, dark delight' - heat magazineWhat happens when you fall down the rabbit hole? The compulsive must-have follow-up to CLEAN and MEAT MARKET from bestselling author Juno DawsonAlice lives in a world of stifling privilege and luxury - but none of it means anything when your own head plays tricks on your reality. When her troubled friend Bunny goes missing, Alice becomes obsessed with finding her. On the trail of her last movements, Alice discovers a mysterious invitation to 'Wonderland': the party to end all parties - three days of hedonistic excess to which only the elite are welcome. Will she find Bunny there? Or is this really a case of finding herself? Because Alice has secrets of her own, and ruthless socialite queen Paisley Hart is determined to uncover them, whatever it takes. Alice is all alone, miles from home and without her essential medication. She can trust no-one, least of all herself, and now she has a new enemy who wants her head...A searing exploration of mental health, gender and privilege, from the most addictive YA novelist in the UK today.NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER LISTENERS.(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Wonders: Reading/Writing Workshop, 5th Grade (Florida Edition)
by McGraw-Hill Staff<p>Unlock the Wonders of Reading! <p>With your Florida Reading/Writing Workshop you will: <p> <li>Talk About New Ideas <li>Read and Reread Exciting Literature <li>Read and Reread Informational Text <li>Look for Text Evidence <li>Access Complex Text <li>Be an Expert Writer <li>Do Your Own Research</li> </p>
Wonders of the Human Body
by Anthony RavielliDetailed, easy to understand children's book about how the human body functions.
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems
by Rachel IgnotofskyAn illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times best-selling author of Women in Science. Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.
The Wood
by Chelsea BobulskiWinter didn't ask to be the guardian of the wood, but when her dad inexplicably vanishes, she's the one who must protect travelers who accidentally slip through the wood's portals. The wood is poisoned, changing into something more sinister. Once brightly colored leaves are now bubbling inky black. Vicious creatures that live in the shadows are becoming bolder, torturing lost travelers. Winter must now put her trust in Henry--a young man from eighteenth century England who knows more than he should about the wood--in order to find the truth and those they've lost. Bobulski's eerie debut is filled with friendship, family, and the responsibilities we choose and those we do not.