politicians

"In 1870 Benjamin Turner, who spent the first forty years of his life as a slave, was elected to the United States Congress. He was the first African American from Alabama to earn that distinction. In a recreation of Turner's own words, based on speeches and other writings that Turner left behind, [the authors] have crafted the story of a man who taught himself to read when he was young and began a lifetime quest for education and freedom"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and political journey of Kamala Harris.

Looks at the life and career of Joseph Kennedy and the rest of the Kennedy family, discussing their contributions to politics, the scandals and more.

"Three toys with tiny computerized brains, rejected because they are not good with children, are recruited by Auntie Roz to be spy toys, whose first mission is to save a senator's son from being kidnapped"--Provided by publisher.

The autobiography of bodybuilder, actor, and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.

"Each of the forty women profiled in this illustrated YA book demonstrates how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism. Readers will be inspired to pursue their own goals of social change"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles fifty of America's influential women leaders who served in government or where active in politics, including Abigal Adams, Carol Moseley Braun, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, and others.

Explores the career of African American civil rights activist Barbara Jordan.

"Accepting what she believes will be a dream job from a prominent political family, a young nanny is dazzled by her employers' glamorous life before a mysterious stranger draws her into a menacing web of secrets"--OCLC.

A biography of President Barack Obama, discussing his childhood and family, his education, his career in public service, and his election as the first African-American president of the United States.