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For anyone who wants to know more about the man who is arguably the most dynamic political figure to grace the American stage since John F. Kennedy. His meteoric rise from promise to power has stunned even the cynics and inspired a legion of devout followers. A complete, complex, and revealing portrait, with exclusive contributions by family members and advisers, and details on Obama's voting record--making this a complete, complex and revealing portrait....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
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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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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
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English
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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...
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"The book explores the life and politics of Patsy Takemoto Mink (1927-2002), a third generation Japanese American from Hawai'i, the first woman of color in Congress and the legislative champion of Title IX. Co-authored by her daughter, political scientist Gwendolyn Mink, and historian Judy Tzu-Chun Wu, this work discusses Mink's decades-long work for women's equality, civil rights, environmental humanism, and peace. The book considers Mink's policy...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1160L
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English
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This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and senator who was elected vice president of the United States in 2020. Harris became the first female vice president, as well as the first Black and Asian American vice president. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.
8) Patsy Mink
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
450L
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English
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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.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
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English
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"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"--Provided by the publisher.
11) Davy Crockett
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
420L
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English
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Davy Crockett in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative back matter.
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