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Influential lawyer, first lady of Arkansas and then the United States, senator for New York, and U.S. secretary of state Hillary Clinton has been an influential figure in American politics for over three decades. This biography aimed at the lower elementary market presents Hillary s achievements and policies in a simple, easy-to-grasp manner. If her history proves anything, she ll remain a key political figure in the years to come. Hillary Clinton just released her memoir Hard Choices, and many consider her to be the frontrunner for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination making a biography that explains her platform to lower elementary readers key in the coming years.

"Presents the biography of Jeannette Rankin against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Hillary Clinton, including her childhood and political career to present day.

A chronicle of the Massachusetts senator's two-decade career in Washington describes her childhood pursuit of an education, early exposure to the dysfunctional political process, high-risk advocacy of better bankruptcy laws and competitive run for public office.

A biography of Hillary Clinton, discussing her education, her time as First Lady, becoming a Senator, running for president, her work as Secretary of State, and more.

A memoir of Hillary Rodham Clinton's time in office as Secretary of State of the United States.

Chronicles Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2008 Democratic presidential nomination campaign, and includes information on related people and topics.

Recounts the life and political career of California's first female senator, Dianne Feinstein.

Presents biographies of prominent women in politics, including Bella Abzug, Shirley Chisholm, Millicent Fenwick, Elizabeth Holtzman, Barbara A. Mikulski, and Cardiss Collins.