legislators

A biography of the first woman elected to Congress, who spent the 92 years of her life as a leader for woman suffrage, a lobbyist, and a social reformer.

A collection of essays by a number of noted politicians who reflect on the personal and professional life and career of Adlai Stevenson, former governor of Illinois and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

Examines the life and political career of Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, and provides facts about the U.S. government.

Presents the story of the life and legacy of Barack Obama, including his run for the presidency.

Profiles the life of the African-American leader who stood in the forefront of the major civil and human rights movements of our time, served as the ambassador to the United Nations in the Carter administration, and who now serves as the mayor of Atlanta.

A biography of former Senator John Glenn, who orbited the earth in 1962 and became the oldest man to go into space in 1998.

Profiles the American statesman known for his initiation and support of political compromise to keep the Union together during the first half of the 19th century.

Presents an introduction to the U.S. Congress, discussing its creation, separate houses, and function in the nation's government.