women legislators

"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"--.

Shares the life and work of Elizabeth Warren, a persistent woman legislator.

A biography of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, focusing on her life from childhood through adulthood, and detailing the events that shaped her political career, and includes a historical timeline.

An introduction to the life and career of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

"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"--From the publisher's web site.

Presents a brief biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and includes information on her early life in the suburbs of Chicago, her school and college life, how she met Bill Clinton, and her continuing political career.

Recounts the life and political career of California senator and presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Hillary Rodham Clinton has had significant "firsts": First Lady of the United States and the first female candidate for a major political party to run for president of the United States. She has endured her share of scandals and is a celebrated former secretary of state, senator, and political activist. Young readers will learn more about the politician s life and accomplishments through easy-to-follow text accompanied by dynamic full-color photographs as well as direct quotes from Clinton herself. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Hillary Clinton, discussing her youth, education, and role as the First Lady, a senator, a presidential candidate, and the secretary of state.

Profiles the life and career of Hillary Rodham Clinton, discussing her childhood, influences, achievements, work as secretary of state, and other related topics; and includes tips on writing a biography as well as a time line and suggestions for further reading.