first ladies

"First Lady Abigail Adams is an honored figure in U.S. history. Her correspondence offers historical primary sources, helping us understand what it was like to be a woman, a mother, and an American in the early days of the United States. This . . . biography of Adams's life uses her own words to reflect the wit, intelligence, and opinions of this early advocate for women's rights"--Provided by publisher.

The battle for mankind is about to begin in this riveting story of Earth's invasion from the author of the H.I.V.E. series. Sam awakens to see strange vessels gathered in the skies around London. As he stares up, people stream past, walking silently toward the enormous ships, which emit a persistent noise. Only Sam seems immune to the signal. Six months later, he is absolutely alone. Or so he thinks. Because after he emerges from his underground bunker and is wounded by a flying drone, a hail of machine-gun fire ultimately reveals two very important truths: One, Sam is not, in fact, alone. And two, the drone injury should have killed him--but it didn't. With his home planet feeling alien and the future unstable and unclear, Sam must navigate a new world in this gripping adventure.

"A picture book biography about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's early years and how the challenges she faced early in life helped her become a compassionate public servant and champion of human rights"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of Jill Biden, discussing her childhood, education, career, and role as First Lady of the United States.

Explores the life and career of former First Lady Michelle Obama, including her roots in Chicago, her work in the White House, and her programs helping the youth.

"Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family. She loved school, achieving A's, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of Princeton and Harvard. Then, at the beginning of her legal career, she met Barack Obama. As first lady, she used her platform to advocate for women and girls and continues to inspire many with her powerful voice, and . . . books"--Provided by publisher.

An autobiography of lawyer and American First Lady Michelle Obama.

Describes the significant contribution Dolley Madison made to the United States when she saved a picture of George Washington.

When the British attacked America in 1814 and stalked Washington D.C. nearly everyone left but Dolley Madison, who remained to rescue George Washington's famous portrait from the British soldiers who would have destroyed it. Years later when the war was over, the painting was brought back to the White House where it remains on display today in good condition.

Mrs. Roosevelt once again dons her cap as an amateur sleuth when a passenger on board the Normandie dies from strychnine poisoning.