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.

Explores the life of black politician and leader Carol Moseley Braun, the first African American woman elected to the United States Senate, discussing how her work helped bring about important social changes.

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.

Presents a biography Sam Houston, the first president of the Texas republic, and chronicles his childhood in Virginia, life among the Native Americans in Tennessee, service during the War of 1812, and involvement in the Texas war for Independence.

Tells the extraordinary story behind the rise of Barack Obama in this picture book form.

The author relies on recently published government records and FBI files to reveal the myths surrounding Joseph McCarthy and his political campaign to uncover Communist sympathizers in America during the 1950s.

"Kilmeade explores hidden aspects of Sam Houston, the first president of Texas, and brings the reader to the scenes of one of the most pivotal moments in American history"--Provided by publisher.

Introduction to Davy Crockett who was born in Tennessee and became one of the heroes of the Alamo.

"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.