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legislators

Speak up, speak out!

the extraordinary life of "fighting Shirley Chisholm"
2022
"A biography of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the House of Representatives and the first Black woman to run for president with a major political party"--Provided by publisher.

Kamala Harris

first female Vice President of the United States
A brief biography of Kamala Harris, discussing her childhood, education, career as a lawyer and politician, and her role as Vice President of the United States.

Kamala Harris

"This book examines the life of Kamala Harris, the first woman U.S vice president, 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"--Provided by publisher.

Deb Haaland

Examines the life of Deb Haaland, the first confirmed Native American Cabinet secretary.

Joseph Biden

our 46th president
2021
"[An] illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and election of Joseph Biden, forty-sixth president of the United States"--Provided by publisher.

100,000 first bosses

my unlikely path as a 22-year-old lawmaker
The underdog story of Will Haskell, who became a Democratic state Senator in 2018 at age twenty-two--taking on an incumbent who had been undefeated for Haskell's entire life and earning an endorsement from President Obama--and is determined to pave the way for his peers to transform government from the bottom up.

The last American hero

the remarkable life of John Glenn
2021
Shares the life of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth.

The story of John Lewis

a biography book for new readers
"John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning, but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader"--Provided by publisher.
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Kamala Harris

first female US vice president
2022
This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and senator who was elected vice president of the United States in 2020. Harris became the first female vice president, as well as the first Black and Asian American vice president. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Joe Biden

46th US President
Explores the life and career of Joe Biden, the 46th US president.

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