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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
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"American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the US Congress. Learn about the most fascinating details of her life and her career in the House of Representatives"--
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English
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Hillary Rodham Clinton is an informative introduction to the life of this remarkable woman. The former first lady and Yale Law graduate was destined for political life. She brought her intelligence and drive to numerous projects during her husband's presidency in the 1990s. In 2000, she campaigned for the U.S. Senate as a representative from New York. Her win made her the first woman to be elected to the Senate following her husband's presidency....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Kamala Harris is one of today's most prominent political figures. During her time in Congress, she has been an inspiration to many, advocating for equal rights, immigration and criminal justice reform, and a more united country. In the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, she's a contender to become the first female U.S. president. However, her story is about more than its most recent developments. In this easy-to-read biography, young readers...
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Kamala Harris is a rising star in the political world, but who was she before she became a popular U.S. Senator and one of the most outspoken women in Washington D.C.? Readers discover the answer as they learn the details of her journey from a childhood in California and Canada to her election as the second black woman and first person of Indian descent to serve as a U.S. Senator. The informative main text is supplemented by fact-filled sidebars and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
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This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Kamala Harris. Readers learn about Harris's early life, her education through law school, and her career trajectory from deputy district attorney, district attorney, US Senator, to her election as the first African American and first female vice president of the United States. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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English
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"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, waitressing, and sewing dresses, all while skipping a grade and shining in her school's debate team. Debate taught Elizabeth how to fight with her words, a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in--with some help from Rashida Tlaib herself. As he tells his mom's story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love and family have guided them through this historic time in our country"--
10) Patsy Mink
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
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Description
How did Patsy Mink become a member of Congress? Readers will learn all about this great Asian American politician and the significant events in her life in this low-leveled biography.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
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. Checkerboard Library is an...
12) Tammy Duckworth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
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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
14) Kamala Harris
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
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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"--
15) Hillary Clinton
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Simple text and photographs describe the life of Hillary Clinton"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a rising star in the world of politics, and she is working hard to use her position as a lawmaker to speak up for what she believes is right and to help people who need someone to stand up for them. Through engaging main text, colorful photographs, and eye-catching quote boxes that highlight empowering words spoken by the woman many call "AOC," readers discover her story and are inspired to think about ways they can be...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the former first lady, sentor 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.
19) Shirley Chisholm
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Pub. Date
2020.
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
"A ready-to-read level 3 biography of Shirley Chisholm, who, in 1972 became the first African-American woman to enter the Democratic presidential race in the United States"--
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