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1) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 290L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1300L
Language
English
Description
Cokie Roberts sheds new light on the generation of heroines, reformers, and visionaries who helped shape our nation with this blend of biographical portraits and behind-the-scenes vignettes chronicling women's public roles and private responsibilities. Drawing on personal correspondence, private journals, and other primary sources--many of them previously unpublished--Roberts brings to life the extraordinary accomplishments of women who laid the groundwork...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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...
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai, a female scientist who made a stand in the face of opposition to women's rights and her own Greenbelt Movement, an effort to restore Kenya's ecosystem by planting millions of trees"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 870L
Language
English
Description
With flowing watercolor illustrations and lyrical prose, Claire Nivola tells the remarkable story of one woman's effort to change the fate of her land by teaching many to care for it, by planting trees.
8) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
"Find out about the life of Barack Obama from his childhood and education to how he became President of the United States and what he achieved. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.""--Provided by publisher.
10) Kamala Harris
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at United States lawyer, senator, and vice-president Kamala Harris. As a child, little Kamala marched for civil rights with her parents. She was encouraged to fight for justice and to make a difference in the world. From her career as a lawyer, to her time spent as a US senator, to her historic election to the White House as Vice President, Kamala has lived a life of firsts. But, she is determined that she won't be the last. This inspiring story...
11) Tammy Duckworth
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
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
12) Joe Biden
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In November 2020, Joe Biden was elected to be the next president of the United States. Occurring in the midst of a global pandemic, the election is sure to be remembered in history as an important event. With the help of this engaging volume, readers will learn all about the inspiring politician whose career achievements include being one of the youngest U.S. senators in history, serving as vice president, and being elected 46th president of the...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 1100L
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of Eliza Hamilton, wife of founding father Alexander Hamilton, covering her early years in New York, her married life with Alexander, and her later years as a generous philanthropist.
17) Samuel Adams
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Los gemelos Julián y Joaquín Castro son fuerzas políticas, pero su viaje comenzó en la pequeña habitación que compartían con su abuelita en San Antonio, Texas. Desde chiquillos, aprendieron del activismo de su mama, quien quería darle una vida mejor a su familia a través del gobierno local. Su duro trabajo inspiró a los gemelos a que se involucraran en la política, y han estado trabajando al nivel local,
The Spanish-language edition of...
19) Samuel Adams
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Samuel Adams helped fight for American independence. This biography spanning his lifetime concentrates on the work he did to make life better for himself and other Americans. Can you imagine what his life must have been like? Find out why Samuel had money troubles, what jobs Samuel had in Boston, and who the Sons of Liberty were, and what they did."--Provided by publisher.
20) Hillary Clinton
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shares the life of the former secretary of state, including her childhood, her law career, and her charity work.
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