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Is there a woman in the House-- or Senate?
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Bryna J. Fireside |
Biographies of ten pathbreaking women who have served in Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, Barbara Jordan, Millicent Fenwick, Geraldine Ferraro, Nancy K… |
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Andrew Young, man with a mission
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James Haskins |
An account of the life of Andrew Young, including his activities as a clergyman, civil rights worker, legislator, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations. |
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John Glenn
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Sneed B. Collard |
"A juvenile biography of John Glenn, American astronaut"--Provided by publisher. |
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Davy Crockett
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Larry Dane Brimner |
Describes the life and adventures of Davy Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and legendary tall tale hero. |
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Hillary Clinton
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Sally Lee |
"Simple text and photographs describe the life of Hillary Clinton"--Provided by publisher. |
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My senator and me
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Edward M. Kennedy |
Senator Edward M. Kennedy's dog, Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave, or Splash, introduces readers to Washington, D.C., as he follows the senator around for a day. |
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The United States Congress and the legislative branch
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Tony Zurlo |
"Learn about the structure and responsibilities of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives"--Provided by publisher. |
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The Congress of the United States
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Heath, David |
Discusses the history and structure of the two branches of Congress and how they make laws. |
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John Lewis
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Matt Doeden |
John Lewis is one of the most courageous leaders of the civil rights movement. In 1986, Lewis won a seat in US Congress, which he continues to occupy. Follow Lewis's journey to Washington, DC, where … |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Karen Blumenthal |
Presents the life and career of Hillary Clinton, discussing her childhood in Illinois, her college and law school years, her life as First Lady, her time as a New York Senator, and her achievements a… |
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Donald Trump
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Jill Sherman |
"On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president of the United States. The celebrity businessman and reality TV show host went on to win the presidency in 2016. Trump has led a v… |
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Political elections
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Davis Miller |
"In cartoon format, explains the history of voting rights and the function of political elections in the United States"--Provided by publisher. |
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Barack Obama
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Catherine Nichols |
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career family, and election of Barack Obama, forty-fourth president of the United States. |
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Congress
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Patricia Ryon Quiri |
Describes the origins, functions, and duties of the United States Congress. Includes an explanation of how to write a letter to a member of Congress. |
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Nancy Pelosi
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Lisa Tucker McElroy |
Mother of five, grandmother of six, and Speaker of the House! Nancy Pelosi made history when she became the first woman Speaker of the House in January 2007. As second in the line of succession for t… |
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Davy Crockett
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J. T. Moriarty |
Surveys the life of the American frontiersman who became a member of Congress and died trying to defend the Alamo. |
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A timeline of Congress
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Lisa Modifica |
Provides a chronological look at the history of the United States Congress and at the legislators who have made their mark there. |
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Sam Houston
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Susan R. Gregson |
A biography profiling the life of Sam Houston, the hero of the Texas Revolution who led Texas through its turbulent early years, and helped it secure statehood in 1845. Includes source notes and time… |
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Barack Obama
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Heather Lehr Wagner |
This biography explores the remarkable life of a president with full-color photographs, an index, and updated information. "Did You Know?" fact boxes throughout highlight interesting facts about Obam… |
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The U.S. Congress
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Eric Fein |
"In cartoon format, explains the history, role, and responsibilities of Congress in United States government"--Provided by publisher. |
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