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Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman became a vegetarian when she was nine. Now a vegan, she is motivated both by animal rights and by the environmental costs associated with eating meat. This book introduces readers in grades 3-9 to the ways in which Portman speaks out on behalf of animal rights, as well as against harassment of women. Portman, who calls herself a science geek, works to promote educational opportunities for girls and women...
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Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most recognizable movie stars in the world, but he's also a committed activist. DiCaprio started a nonprofit organization more than 20 years ago to help protect the world's remaining wild areas. In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will explore how DiCaprio's work continues to bring awareness to climate change, marine and wildlife conservation, disaster relief, and renewable energy. This series of info-packed biographies...
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She sings, acts, and dances, but there's much more to this internationally renowned star! In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will discover how Jennifer Lopez uses her stardom to bring attention to highly personal causes, such as helping hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. JLo's foundation is dedicated to improving the well-being of women and children. She even teamed with Lin-Manuel Miranda to co-write a song to benefit LGBTQ shooting victims in 2016.This...
4) Matt Damon
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Matt Damon first became known for his acting and screenwriting. In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will explore how he has gained attention and acclaim for his efforts to bring food, safe drinking water, and toilets to communities around the world. Damon focuses on sustainable, long-term solutions that will result in better lives, especially for girls and women. Full of facts and photos, this book also examines how Damon's work impacts gender equality...
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You probably know Pharrell Williams as a songwriter, producer, and singer of his hit song "Happy." But did you know that he is on a mission to make the world a happier place by motivating young people to reach their full potential? In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will explore Williams's work on behalf of education and young people. Whether he is organizing free summer camps, promoting science and technology careers for women and people of color,...
6) Emma Watson
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Famous for portraying Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson now uses her celebrity status to improve the lives of people around the world. She spotlights eco-friendly designers with her chic fashion choices. In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will discover how Watson strives to help end childhood marriage, to increase educational opportunities for women, and to promote gender equality. This series of info-packed biographies introduces...