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Emma Watson: UN Gender Equality Speech

As a famous actor and person of privilege, Emma Watson's 2014 speech as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador was a call for equality and justice. In her speech, she implores men and boys to… More →

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Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of successful female businesswomen around the world. Topics featured include Malaysia, orphanages, the first moving film,… More →

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Exploration in the Renaissance

It's high adventure in this thrilling addition to the Renaissance World series. Learn all about the Age of Exploration, where brave Europeans sailed around the world in search of sea routes… More →

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Explorers

Explorers chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of adventurous female explorers from around the world. Events explored include the suffragist movement, women's education, early… More →

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Explore with Christopher Columbus

This engaging book follows the travels of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid style as Columbus More →

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Explore with Ferdinand Magellan

This exciting book follows the travels of Portuguese explorer and navigator Ferdinand Magellan who led an expedition to the Spice Islands that ended up circumnavigating the Earth. Historical… More →

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Explore with Francisco Pizarro

This informative book follows the travels of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in Peru. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid… More →

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Explore with Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

This fascinating book follows the travels of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado on his quest to find the fabled Cities of Gold in what is now the Southwestern United… More →

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Explore with Gertrude Bell

This fascinating book takes readers through the life story of influential English archaeologist and traveler Gertrude Bell. Bell explored what is now the Middle East and played a significant… More →

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Explore with Giovanni da Verrazzano

This interesting book charts the travels of Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. Searching for a sea route to the Pacific Ocean, he explored the Atlantic coast of North America.… More →

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Explore with Henry Hudson

This fascinating book follows the travels of English explorer and sea navigator Henry Hudson. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid… More →

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Explore with Hernando de Soto

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto is known for leading the first European expedition to discover - and cross - the Mississippi River. This intriguing book describes his career beginning with… More →

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