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"Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman to ever serve in United States Congress. Explore how this changemaker made a name for herself on her way to Capitol Hill"--Provided by publisher.

"[An introduction to the U.S. House of Representatives, covering] its origins and the debates between the Founders as they attempted to set up a new government . . . [Also examines] the special duties of the House spelled out in the Constitution . . . [and] the relationship between the House and Senate, the importance of House committees, key pieces of legislation throughout history, and how a bill becomes a law"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the life story of frontier hero Davy Crockett, interweaving fact and the myths that sprung up around him.

"Explores the life and career of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, including the issues central to her platform. Includes 'Making an Impact' and 'Deeper Look' sections and critical thinking questions"--Provided by publisher.

"Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House--and she's done it twice. Learn how the most powerful woman in US politics is redefining leadership for future generations"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how to be on the path to becoming a member of the House of Representatives.

"From sit-ins at lunch counters to sit-ins on the Congress floor, marching in Selma to marching though the halls of the Capitol, John Lewis fought for what he believed in. The . . . civil rights activist had plenty of experience under his belt by the time he stood in front of a quarter of a million people as the youngest leader of the March on Washington. John continued on with the same passion as he turned to create change from within the government. The conscious of the congress continued to advocate for the freedom and safety of all. Learn all about the incredible life of this congressman and civil rights hero"--Provided by publisher.

"Shirley Chisholm died in 2005, and her career had largely ended over a decade before that. But the life of this remarkable woman has particular resonance for our world today. The child of immigrants, she was the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first African American to run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. This . . . volume traces Chisholm's life from her childhood, through her career in education, through her extraordinary political career"--Provided by publisher.

"A ready-to-read level 3 biography of Shirley Chisholm, who, in 1972 became the first African-American woman to enter the Democratic presidential race in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life, career, and impact of congressman John Lewis.