She persisted

"When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"--Provided by publisher.

Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpre.

Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.

"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--.

As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico's 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden's secretary of the interior, she became the first Native American in history to become a cabinet secretary. She continues to break barriers and inspire future generations to dream of greater opportunities.

Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.

Publisher Annotation: Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds-including Naomi Osaka!.

"A chapter book about community activist Dolores Huerta, part of the series inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger"--.

"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--Provided by publisher.

Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpr?.