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"Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely reference. Key features include: Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results, a brand-new thematic spread on the impeachment process and its history, revised terminology around the language of slavery and analysis of early presidents who benefitted from and relied on enslaved labor, comprehensive...
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Examines the common misconception that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. Discusses the holiday's origins, the creation of the Declaration, and other common myths of the time. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
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"Helps young readers better understand and appreciate their roles as citizens of our country. Using numbers, this book takes readers on a tour through America's system of government. Starting with the Constitution to amendments passed thus far (27), to the number of senators in the Senate (100), the parties, processes, people and history of our government are explained"--Provided by publisher.
16) Mohandas Gandhi
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A biography of Mohandas Gandhi from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most important activists of all time.
17) Nelson Mandela
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A simple biography of the son of a chief who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.
19) Barack Obama
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This biography introduces readers to Barack Obama including his early political career and key events from Obama's administration including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Affordable Care Act, and the Clean Power Plan. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included.
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The story of the first woman senator from Massachusetts, a modern-day feminist icon who reminds us to be outspoken, to resist, and--most importantly--to persist.
"This picture book biography will outline the incredible history of Elizabeth Warren, the first female senator from Massachusetts. Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put Elizabeth's father out of work, Elizabeth helped out by babysitting,...