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Tells the story of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who navigated past Confederate forts in South Carolina and became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes.

"The biography of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who navigated past Confederate forts in South Carolina and became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes. Includes text from Seven Miles to Freedom and additional sidebars"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the life and career of United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Part memoir, part call-to-action, this young readers' edition chronicles the life of the late U.S. Representative who utilized the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement to effect change at a time when the country so badly needed it.

"Shirley Chisholm is a hero and trailblazer. She was the first African American woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties"--Provided by publisher.

Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpr?.

"This book introduces young readers to the US Congress, its role as the legislative branch, the relationship between the House of Representatives and the Senate, and how people take office in both chambers"--Provided by publisher.

"American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the US Congress. Learn about the . . . details of her life and her career in the House of Representatives"--Provided by publisher.

"This book spotlights John Lewis, known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma Voting Rights March, and for his lifelong dedication to public service as a member of the House of Representatives. John Lewis was never afraid to get in good trouble"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, who championed rights for women, children, immigrants and minorities, paving the way for many other women to succeed"--OCLC.