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Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Who Is Hillary Clinton? Readers of our New York Timesbest-selling series can find out now!At age fourteen, Hillary Clinton thought it would be thrilling to become an astronaut, so she sent an application to NASA. The reply was a flat out rejection- the space program didn't take women. It was a critical moment for the young girl, one that made her realize the world she lived in needed changing and that she had better try to make those changes happen....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the...
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"A picture biography of educator and politician Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 was the first Black woman elected to Congress and in 1972 was the first Black candidate from a major political party (the Democratic party) to run for the United States presidency. An afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists are included"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E.B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he...
Author
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Readers learn about Ocasio-Cortez's early life, her beginnings in politics volunteering for Barack Obama, Ted Kennedy, and Bernie Sanders, and her election to the US Congress from New York. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The story of the first woman senator from Massachusetts, a modern-day feminist icon who reminds us to be outspoken, to resist, and--most importantly--to persist.
"This picture book biography will outline the incredible history of Elizabeth Warren, the first female senator from Massachusetts. Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put Elizabeth's father out of work, Elizabeth helped out by babysitting,...
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the life and career of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, including the issues central to her platform. Includes "Making an Impact" and "Deeper Look" sections and critical thinking questions."--
10) Tammy Duckworth
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How did Tammy Duckworth become a Senator? Readers will learn all about this great Asian American politician and the significant events in her life in this low-leveled biography.
11) Ilhan Omar
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and career of US representative Ilhan Omar, including her early life, career in the Minnesota House, and election to the US House of Representatives. Includes fun facts and a "Deeper Look" special feature"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this narrative biography of Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Army veteran and the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate, children will be riveted by her tireless determination to keep going against staggering odds"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman to ever serve in United States Congress. Explore how this changemaker made a name for herself on her way to Capitol Hill"--
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and accomplishments of American civil rights champion, statesman, and politician John Lewis. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins, Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An inspiring picture book that tells the story of Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, and her family. Perfect for readers of books that celebrate trailblazing women and social activists as well as those looking for an introduction to civic engagement and how government works.
"Hey Adam, is the president Mom's boss now?" When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in--with...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate readers"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Elizabeth Warren was the first woman senator elected in Massachusetts in 2013. But before she took that role, she was a respected professor of law. She has no fear of speaking up when she sees something she feels is wrong. Learn more about this powerful voice in the United States Senate.
18) Kamala Harris
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and career of U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, including her early life, career as a prosecutor and California's attorney general, time in the U.S. Senate, and 2020 presidential campaign. Includes fun facts as well as a "Making an Impact" special feature"--
19) Deb Haaland
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpré.