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2) First ladies
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
From Martha Washington to America's newest first lady, Melania Trump, meet the 46 exceptional women who left their mark on the White House. See how the role of the First Lady has evolved from being a gracious hostess to encompassing humanitarian work and even policy making. Did you know Dolley Madison rescued state documents and a painting of George Washington as British troops set the White House on fire? Filled with amazing facts, full-color photographs...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Publisher Annotation: Children?s Book Guild Nonfiction Award-winner Kathleen Krull is an expert at bringing history to life in her engaging titles and series, including Women Who Broke the Rules, Lives of . . . , Giants of Science, and A Kid?s Guide to America?s Bill of Rights. This time, she introduces readers to the women of the White House in A Kid?s Guide to America?s First Ladies! The book includes a section introducing kids to Melania Trump....
11) Eleanor
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Presents the childhood of Eleanor Roosevelt, who married a president of the United States and became known as a great humanitarian.
13) Dolley Madison
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Learn about Dolly Madison's life, including her time as First Lady of the United States.
Author
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
A biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, the most socially and politically active -- and controversial -- First Lady America had ever seen. Ambassador, activist, and champion of civil rights, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the soul of America forever. Includes selected quotes from Eleanor's own writings.
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