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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
4) Ilhan Omar
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Describes the life and career of US representative Ilhan Omar, including her early life, career in the Minnesota House, and election to the US House of Representatives. Includes fun facts and a "Deeper Look" special feature"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Elizabeth Warren was the first woman senator elected in Massachusetts in 2013. But before she took that role, she was a respected professor of law. She has no fear of speaking up when she sees something she feels is wrong. Learn more about this powerful voice in the United States Senate.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"In this narrative biography of Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Army veteran and the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate, children will be riveted by her tireless determination to keep going against staggering odds"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
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"--Amazon.com.
11) Patsy Mink
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
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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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate readers"--
14) Kamala Harris
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"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"--
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This inspiring picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.
16) Hillary Clinton
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Hillary Clinton's political career has included roles as First Lady, Senator, and presidential candidate. Her dedication to public service makes her a strong role model for young people looking to make their mark on the world in a positive way. Readers discover inspiring details about Clinton's life and work through engaging main text, detailed sidebars, and a timeline of her accomplishments. Full-color photographs and quotes from Clinton herself...
17) Kamala Harris
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Kamala Harris is the first woman to hold the office of vice president of the United States. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office"--
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Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Who Is Hillary Clinton? Readers of our New York Timesbest-selling series can find out now!At age fourteen, Hillary Clinton thought it would be thrilling to become an astronaut, so she sent an application to NASA. The reply was a flat out rejection- the space program didn't take women. It was a critical moment for the young girl, one that made her realize the world she lived in needed changing and that she had better try to make those changes happen....
19) Tammy Duckworth
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Describes the life and career of Senator Tammy Duckworth. Explores her early life, time in the military, and her political career. Includes several critical "Think About It" questions and a "Making an Impact" special feature"--
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Language
English
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The story of the first woman senator from Massachusetts, a modern-day feminist icon who reminds us to be outspoken, to resist, and--most importantly--to persist.
"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,...