1924-2005

An autobiography of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to the New York State legislature who later ran for the Democratic Party nomination for president in 1972.

"A picture book biography celebrating the life and contributions of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States"--Provided by the publisher.

"A staunch proponent of breaking down racial and gender barriers, Shirley Chisholm had the esteemed privilege of being a pioneer in many aspects of her life. She was the first African American woman elected to the New York State legislature and, later, the United States House of Representatives. She also made a run for the Democratic Party nomination for president in 1972. Focusing on Chisholm's lifelong advocacy for fair treatment, access to education, and equal pay for all American minority groups, this book explores the life of a remarkable woman in the context of twentieth century urban America and the tremendous social upheaval that occurred after World War II. About the Lives of American Women series: Selected and edited by renowned women's historian Carol Berkin, these brief biographies are designed for use in undergraduate courses. Rather than a comprehensive approach, each biography focuses instead on a particular aspect of a women's life that is emblematic of her time, or which made her a pivotal figure in the era. The emphasis is on a "good read," featuring accessible writing and compelling narratives, without sacrificing sound scholarship and academic integrity. Primary sources at the end of each biography reveal the subject's perspective in her own words. Study questions and an annotated bibliography support the student reader. "--.

Examines how the decisions of the Rehnquist Supreme Court will impact the future of the Supreme Court and the nation as a whole, focusing on how the conflict between two types of Republican conservatives has impacted the Court and its decisions.

Margarete Dos moved with her family to Berlin on the eve of World War II. She and her little brother were blindly ushered into a generation of Hitler Youth. The teenage Margarete was preoccupied with school, friends, boys, and sports but she was also aware of a growing air of secrecy and fear among her elders and she struggled to make sense of it all. She lost her brother to the army, treated wounded boy soldiers for the German Red Cross, and ran scared through the streets as Allied bombs decimated her city. Just when she thought the worse was over and she and her mother were on a train to Sweden, they were suddenly rerouted deep into Russia. Margarete survived the war but the wartime tragedies she experienced would haunt her for the rest of her life.

A biography of three-time All-American for DePaul University and six-time professional champion basketball player, George Mikan, that chronicles his life and basketball career, first with the Chicago Gears and later with the Minneapolis Lakers between 1946 and 1956.

Describes the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, covering her childhood in Barbados and Brooklyn and her political career.

A comprehensive overview of William Rehnquist's years as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with information on his rulings, their impact on the nation's government and people, and his most controversial cases.

Presents a portrait of the Supreme Court justices since 1986.

A career biography of the sixteenth Chief Justice of the United States.