Not all governments have been run by men. Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats—and flaws—for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious. What were they really like?
In this grand addition to their highly praised...

"On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet, at age twenty-two, to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," is now available to cherish in this special edition." --

Provides a biography of Nelson Mandela, the man who spent twenty-six years in jail for trying to end apartheid in South Africa.

"Every activist started out as a kidand in some cases they were kids when their activism began! But even the worlds greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems--often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr. loved fashion, and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly...

What does it mean to be elected to political office? It means you get to decide how to make a town, a state, or even the whole country a better place to live. But how does someone get elected? And what are the challenges of running for office? Read this book to find out.

"Malala retells her story of speaking out for girls' education rights for chapter book readers"--

The United States has existed for more than 200 years. What does it mean to be one of its citizens? How do the nation's government, politics, and culture tie its people together? "American Citizenship" looks at all of these parts of modern America. Learn about the people, processes, and symbols that connect the experience of all American citizens. --Taken from back cover.

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the iconic teen sleuth with this set of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series! Sabotage at Willow Woods: Nancy goes undercover at the exclusive Green Club when George's cousin, a candidate for city council, is targeted by a mysterious saboteur who threatens the plans to build a new sports complex.

Describes the Boston Tea Party, including the events leading up to the party, its immediate effects on American-British relations, and why it is still an important event today.

What are the main differences between Republicans and Democrats? How do they function in The House of Representatives? Find the answers to these questions and more in this title.