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  • Code Breaker, Spy Hunter

    How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars

    by Laurie Wallmark ...
    Illustrated by Brooke Smart ...
    Decode the story of Elizebeth Friedman, the cryptologist who took down gangsters and Nazi spies in Code Breaker, Spy Hunter, a picture book biography from award-winning authorLaurie Wallmarkand illustrator****Brooke Smart.“An engaging introduction to a unique woman in a fascinating field” (School Library Journal), young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892–1980), a brilliant Ameri ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Journey to the Stars

    Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut

    by Laurie Wallmark, Raakhee Mirchandani, Maitreyi Ghosh ...
    A powerful story of hope about a woman who fought against all odds to become the first Indian American female astronaut.Kalpana Chawla set her sights on flight from an early age. She was told "no" many times in life: No, girls don't study aerospace. No, women don't become astronauts. No, you won't succeed in the United States. But Kalpana didn't listen--she was too busy forging her own path to the ... Read more

    Was $24.99 USD Now $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Queen of Chess

    How Judit Polgár Changed the Game

    by Laurie Wallmark ...
    Illustrated by Stevie Lewis ...
    This is the true story of how Judit Polgár captivated the world as she battled to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history!The queen of chess, Judit Polgár, dazzled the world as a prodigy, winning tournaments, gold medals, and defeating eleven world champions, including Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. At her peak, Judit was rated the eighth best chess player in the world.But before ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • Rivka's Presents

    by Laurie Wallmark ...
    Illustrated by Adelina Lirius ...
    In this heartwarming story about the importance of community, a little Jewish girl living on the Lower East Side during the flu pandemic of 1918 can't start school because her father is sick, so she makes a trade with her neighbors: chores for lessons.It's 1918 on the Lower East Side of New York City, and Rivka is excited to start school. But when her papa gets sick with the flu, her mama has to ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Dino Pajama Party

    A Bedtime Book

    by Laurie Wallmark ...
    Illustrated by Michael Robertson ...
    Join the dinos for a bash before bedtime!Much like us, dinosaurs love to have fun. Dinosaurs from all around gather together to play instruments, dance, and sing before bedtime. But soon the dinosaurs grow tired and need their rest. This is a book that's sure to have kids following the dinos' lead as they get ready to go to sleep. ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Grace Hopper

    Queen of Computer Code

    by Laurie Wallmark ...
    Illustrated by Katy Wu ...
    Series Book 1 - People Who Shaped Our World
    “If you’ve got a good idea, and you know it’s going to work, go ahead and do it.”The inspiring story of Grace Hopper—the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science—is told told in an engaging picture book biography.Who was Grace Hopper? A *software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader—*AND rule breaker, chance taker, and troublemaker. ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Hedy Lamarr's Double Life

    Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor

    by Laurie Wallmark ...
    Illustrated by Katy Wu ...
    Series Book 4 - People Who Shaped Our World
    **“Revelatory to young audiences in more ways than one.” —Kirkus“Many STEM-for-girls biographies fan excitement over women’s achievements, but this title actually brings the central scientific concept within middle-grade reach.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books**Movie star by day, ace inventor at night: learn about the hidden life of actress Hedy Lamarr!To her adoring public, Hedy ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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    The Queen of Chess

    How Judit Polgár Changed the Game

    by Laurie Wallmark ...
    Narrated by Dana Weddle ...

    Unabridged

    Stevie Lewis has been living on the road for the past two years, furthering her passion for climbing, art, and the outdoors. Striving to live simply and tread lightly on the earth, she gathers inspiration from a variety of adventures, be it climbing in the high desert in central Oregon, hiking in the wilderness of Alaska, or sharing laughs with fellow travelers around a campfire. After years of ... Read more

    $15.00 USD

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  • Audiobook

    The Queen of Chess

    How Judit Polgár Changed the Game

    by Laurie Wallmark ...

    Unabridged

    This is the true story of how Judit Polgár captivated the world as she battled to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history!"I was at both events where Judit got her first IM norm (I drew her in the last round) and her last GM norm, and I was fortunate enough to play her a few times in the late 80s and early 90s. Judit was already stronger than me when she was 12 years old. She was a great ... Read more

    $25.00 USD

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    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Audiobook

    Code Breaker, Spy Hunter

    How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars

    by Laurie Wallmark ...
    Narrated by Romy Nordlinger ...

    Unabridged

    42 min

    In this biography, young listeners will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to “counter-spying into the minds and ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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