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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
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Description
Find out what our country's First Ladies thought, did, and advocated for as they moved into the White House. Why did the Patriots love Martha Washington? What causes did Eleanor Roosevelt support and lead? What did Jacqueline Kennedy do to establish her legacy long after she left the White House? How did Hillary Clinton turn her role as First Lady into a political career of her own? Packed with anecdotes and sidebars, a timeline of the advancement...
2) Jimmy Carter
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Lexile measure
360L
Language
English
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Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Jimmy Carter. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
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Description
"How much do you know about Theodore Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 26th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
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Description
Hillary Rodham Clinton is a famous woman in U.S. political history. But her success didn't happen overnight. She started small, as a smart little girl with big dreams. From selling Girl Scout cookies and scoring hockey goals to running for class president, young Hillary worked hard and believed there was nothing she couldn't do.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
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Description
"Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice shows young readers a different side of the former first lady. Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) was a politician, activist, diplomat, and the longest-serving first lady of the United States. But she was more than that. She was a protector and advocate for those without a voice, speaking out on the labor movement and civil rights. Though now seen as a cultural icon, she was a woman who was deeply insecure about...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
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Description
"In June of 1939, British monarchs King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit America, the first visit ever by reigning British royalty. As part of the festivities, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt hosts an all-American picnic that includes hot dogs, a menu item that shocks some people"--
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Language
English
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Description
"When Gerald Ford became president, Americans were ready for an honest, hardworking politician. He was trustworthy, cooperative, and cared deeply about all Americans. His life, tougher than some and filled with character-building lessons, had prepared him for the job. Backmatter includes a letter from the Ford family and a timeline"--
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Series
Making of America (Abrams) volume 5
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English
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When Roosevelt was first elected president in 1933, America was in the throes of the Great Depression-the worst economic crisis in U.S. history-and the world was experiencing a menacing rise in Nazism and other dangerous extremists. Throughout his four presidential terms, Roosevelt was a steady and inspiring leader. He implemented progressive social reform through his New Deal agenda and helped lift America from economic crisis. He guided America...
17) John F. Kennedy
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the life, presidency, and legacy of John F. Kennedy. Includes "Did You Know?" and "Issue Spotlight" features"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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Description
"Eleanor Roosevelt wasn't content to be a seldom-seen, never-heard First Lady. Instead, she worked tirelessly for the many causes dear to her heart, including the rights of African Americans, women, and the poor. After Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, she traveled the world promoting peace in the aftermath of World War II. Roosevelt was so beloved she became known as the "First Lady of the World." This extraordinary woman's life and work is presented...
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