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1) Eleanor
Author
Language
English
Description
"Presents the childhood of Eleanor Roosevelt, who married a president of the United States and became known as a great humanitarian." --
6) Nancy Reagan
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of former First Lady Nancy Reagan, who was in the national spotlight for eight years during the presidency of her husband Ronald Reagan.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to 'remember the ladies' and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America's Revolutionary War period"--
14) Barbara Bush
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the First Lady, describing her formative years, her early married life, her role as a politician's and then President's wife, and her volunteer work and activism.
16) Michelle Obama
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family. She loved school, achieving A's, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of Princeton and Harvard. Then, at the beginning of her legal career, she met Barack Obama. As first lady, she used her platform to advocate for women and girls and continues to inspire many with her powerful voice, and best-selling books. This empowering book features stylish and quirky...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the former first lady, senator and secretary of state while describing how she became a role model for women as a lawyer, a staunch supporter of important political and social causes, and the first woman to run as the Democratic candidate for president." --
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses. Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids will be fascinated...
Author
Series
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Offers a behind-the-scenes look at James and Dolley Madison, from their courtship, to James's presidency, his stuggle to avert war and the British invasion of Washington, D.C., to retirement at Montpelier and Dolley's role as hostess to the presidents.
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