politicians

"Long-serving congressman, Vice President, and now President, Joe Biden's journey to the highest position in the land has been long and winding. As a child, he didn't let his stutter stop him from success; as a senator, he carried on despite personal heartbreak; and now, as president, we'll see all this man can do. Learn about the . . . life of America's 46th president"--Provided by publisher.

Anglet Sutonga is called to go undercover in an exclusive social club in the city called Elitus in order to catch a thief who has stolen classified government plans for a secret weapon. To pass as a foreign princess, she must learn from Dahria Willinghouse and Madam Nahreem. With refugees fleeing into Bar-Selehm from the rival nation of Grappoli, and a ruler determined to get rid of them through extreme measures, Ang must stop a conspiracy that could threaten the must vulnerable of Bar-Selehm.

"Kamala Harris is . . . [a] prominent political figure. During her time in Congress, she has been an inspiration to many, advocating for equal rights, immigration and criminal justice reform, and a more united country. In this . . . biography, young readers will learn about Harris's life from her childhood to . . . [more recent times] her accomplishments as an attorney, and her challenges in politics"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers guidance for people who live outside of traditionally powerful social groups to pursue leadership and success by recognizing their own passion and pursuing it with the special perspective, tools, and strengths that come from being on the outside"--OCLC.

"Steve Inskeep tells the riveting story of John and Jessie Fr?mont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States, and thus became America's first great political couple John Fr?mont grew up amid family tragedy and shame. Born out of wedlock in 1813, he went to work at age thirteen to help support his family in Charleston, South Carolina"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn to identify their own strengths and weaknesses and cultivate a range of essential leadership skills.

"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.