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    Simple Stories of Strong Women: An A to Z Guide to Girl Power
    Simple Stories of Strong Women: An A to Z Guide to Girl Power
    Simple Stories of Strong Women: An A to Z Guide to Girl Power
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    Simple Stories of Strong Women: An A to Z Guide to Girl Power

    By Lisa Graves

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    So many women in history spent their entire lives dedicated to a career, freedom, women’s rights, education, science, or proving they could do just about anything– from hiking Mount Everest to winning an Olympic medal! We can all learn and find inspiration from this collection of courageous stories that show us how each of these women achieved their dreams. This collection is an A to Z guide of inspiring stories of strong women.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateOct 14, 2020
    ISBN9781532415685
    Simple Stories of Strong Women: An A to Z Guide to Girl Power

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