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True stories of trailblazing women in STEM TRUE STORIES OF DETERMINATION AND DISCOVERY This collection features 25 inspiring tales of women in science, technology, engineering, and math. Listen to how these women solved problems, made incredible breakthroughs, and paved the way for future...

Jeanne Villepreux-Power was never expected to be a scientist. Born in 1794 in a French village more than 100 miles from the ocean, she pursued an improbable path that brought her to the island of Sicily. There, she took up natural history and solved the two-thousand-year-old mystery of how the argonaut octopus gets its shell. In an era when most research focused on dead specimens, Jeanne was determined to experiment on living animals. And to keep sea creatures alive for her studies, she had to invent a contraption to hold them: the aquarium. 

In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series comes a cast of characters who have failed yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid’s book about keeping your hope. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things! Mini Movers and Shakers was developed to inspire children to dream big and work hard. Fun, relatable characters in graphic style books easy enough for young listeners, yet interesting for adults.

Tireless worker, skillful negotiator, bold spokesperson for the rights of all mankind: more than a century after her birth, Eleanor Roosevelt remains one of the most admired women the world has ever known. Her development from timid and uncertain young woman to confident, courageous adult capable of dealing with both personal tragedy and public notoriety makes an inspiring story - especially for female listeners.

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for...

Bloomsbury presents Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders written and read by Kate Pankhurst. Celebrate 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining series with this special anniversary edition of Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders – part of the revolutionary Fantastically Great...

This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of The Book of Sisters. Listen out for the sounds of fireworks and the music of the Tang dynasty. Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of sisters making their mark. Meet incredible women in...

The absorbing coming-of-age autobiography of a young American girl and her family stranded as enemy aliens in Berlin, the headquarters of Nazi Germany, during WWII. This compelling story—sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes terrifying—immerses readers in a child’s view of life in Nazi...

An entertaining and gorgeous audiobook biography of scientist and environmental hero Ruth Patrick, one of the first to warn about the dangers of pollution. A brilliant scientist and intrepid explorer, the ecologist Ruth Patrick taught the world how to care for the environment. She studied water...

When Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand, she was one of the youngest people in the world leading a country. Many people thought she would never succeed-herself included. Wouldn't her insecurity, overthinking, worrying, and kindness stop her from being able to achieve her goals?...

Extraordinary Women of Faith highlights over 30 remarkable female figures, whose unwavering faith and amazing courage have left a lasting mark on our world. These short, accessible biographies will inspire readers to take action and let their God-given gifts shine for all to see. Meet some...

Antes de que Kamala Harris se convirtiera en abogada, senadora y vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, fue una niña a la que le encantaban los superhéroes. Y cuando los buscaba a su alrededor, ¡se sorprendía al encontrarlos en todas partes! Los había en su familia, entre sus amigos, incluso en...

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Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos al México de principios del siglo XX, concretamente a la Casa Azul de Coyoacán, para conocer a una de las artistas más icónicas del mundo: Frida Kahlo. En este episodio de "La Historia tiene voz" descubriremos cómo convirtió su vida y su dolor en obras de arte llenas de color y fuerza.

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos en el tiempo hasta el siglo IV d.C., a la ciudad de Alejandría, para conocer a una de las mentes más brillantes de la antigüedad: Hipatia. En este episodio de "La Historia tiene voz" ajustaremos nuestra máquina del tiempo al año 400 para charlar con la primera mujer matemática, astrónoma y filósofa de la que tenemos registros detallados. Hipatia fue una maestra excepcional que, gracias a las enseñanzas de su padre Teón, rompió con las normas de su época.

An educational podcast for children in which we travel back in time to the 4th century AD, to the city of Alexandria, to meet one of the most brilliant minds of antiquity: Hypatia. Hypatia was an exceptional teacher who, thanks to the teachings of her father Theon, broke with the norms of her time. While other girls had little access to education, she mastered geometry, algebra, and astronomy and eventually became the leader of the "Alexandrian Neoplatonists.

Theresa Bernstein discovered her love for art at age seven when she drew her first portrait. As a teenager, her photographic memory and sketching skills earned her recognition in art school. After moving to New York, Theresa faced sexism in the art world but persevered. Using the name "T. Bernstein" to hide her gender, she gained attention for her work.

Marianna Martines (1744-1812) was one of eighteenth-century Vienna's most prominent composers. She received more acclaim than perhaps any other female composer of her time. Martines was a renowned singer as well as harpsichord player and composer. Empress Maria Theresa, the biggest musical patron in Vienna, was immensely taken with the young composer. At a time when most male composers either worked for the church or a royal court, Martines was able to accomplish incredible things without formal employment.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is the most popular player in women's basketball. Learn about her life and discover how she became college basketball's all-time leading scorer before taking the WNBA by storm.

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing due to an early childhood illness and spent the first six years of her life unable to interact with other people. She remained isolated from the outside world until Anne Sullivan came to work as her teacher. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, learn all...