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Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Portrays the compelling and equal partnership and marriage of John and Abigail Adams that helped shape the United States from a British colony to a fledgling democracy. This biography is based on letters between them during frequent separations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. It took a lot of determination, courage, and confidence to become the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party. A Girl Named Hillary tells of the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence." --
204) Michelle Obama
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"For eight years, Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States, and during those years she broke many of the traditions and roles of the position. She appeared on television shows, handed out awards, worked in the garden, and posted on social media. She established important programs, from Let's Move to Make a Difference. Her sense of humor, strong drive to help others, and even stronger love for her family shone through every step of...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"All her life, Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to "leave some mark upon the world." She was a shy child who found joy in helping others. A passionate young adult who longed for adventure. An independent young woman who formed her own opinions. A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change. So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed...
206) Cobblestone
Publisher
[Cobblestone Pub.]
Pub. Date
2020-
Language
English
Description
SUMMARY: Includes articles, games, poems, and suggestions for projects based on American history.
207) Hillary Clinton
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Raintree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"What makes Hillary Clinton extraordinary? Read this book to find out. This title explores her childhood in Chicago and her education up to her time studying law at Yale. We see her success in law and politics, first as a lawyer, then later as First Lady of the United States, and finally attaining political office on her own terms. Read about others' perspectives on her life, how her life is different to women in the past, and how she has broken boundaries...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"Michelle Obama es ejemplo de que, con perseverancia y esfuerzo, no hay límites. Este es un relato honesto y fascinante de su vida dirigido a jóvenes lectores a quienes ella pregunta: '¿Quién eres y qué quieres llegar a ser?'. Michelle nació en la zona sur de Chicago. De origen humilde, llegó a estudiar en la Universidad de Princeton y, más adelante, se graduó en derecho en Harvard. La vida le cambió por completo cuando su esposo, Barack...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this imaginatively illustrated book from the Work It, Girl series, discover how Michelle became an inspirational leader, FLOTUS, lawyer, author, and role model in this true story of her life. Then, learn 10 key lessons from her work you can apply to your own life. Michelle Obama grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a little bungalow with a close-knit family. She loved going to school, and she knew that, one day, she would use her voice to empower...
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