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Books in Modern World Leaders series

  • Xi Jinping

    Rebecca Rowell

    Library Binding (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Introduces readers to the political career of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into China and the office of its current leader.
    Y
  • Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Known World

    Don Nardo

    Library Binding (Morgan Reynolds Pub, Sept. 15, 2009)
    Traces the life of the warrior king of Macedonia who conquered and united the known world of his time.
    X
  • Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India

    Alexis Burling

    Hardcover (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Introduces readers to the political career of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into India and the office of its current leader.
    X
  • Emmanuel Macron

    Rebecca Rowell, Jomike Tejido

    Library Binding (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Introduces readers to the political career of French President Emmanuel Macron. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into France and the office of its current leader.
    X
  • Hugo Chavez: Leader of Venezuela

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Morgan Reynolds Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Profiles the president of Venezuela, discussing his upbringing, his role in the unsuccessful 1992 coup against President Perez, and his current plans for the country.
    Z+
  • Fidel Castro And the Cuban Revolution

    Corinne J. Naden, Rose Blue

    Library Binding (Morgan Reynolds Pub, Nov. 30, 2006)
    A biography of the Cuban dictator also describes the revolution he led to take power in 1959 and Cuba's relationship with other countries.
    Z
  • Menachem Begin

    Virginia Brackett

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the life and career of Menachem Begin, including his time as a freedom fighter, his poitical beliefs, and his time as Isreal's prime minister.
  • Pope Francis: Leader of the Catholic Church

    Kelsey Jopp

    Hardcover (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Introduces readers to the life and work of Pope Francis. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Vatican City, the Catholic Church, and the office of its current leader.
    Z
  • Justin Trudeau

    J. J. Stewart

    Library Binding (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Introduces readers to the political career of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Canada and the office of its current leader.
    X
  • Ariel Sharon

    Richard Worth

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 2003)
    A biography of Ariel Sharon, the man who was re-elected Prime Minister of Israel in January 2003.
  • Gerhard Schroeder

    Kerry Acker

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 2003)
    A biography of Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, twentieth-century German politician.
  • Fidel Castro

    Vicki Cox, Arthur Meier Schlesinger

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A biography of the man who has ruled Cuba since 1959, after leading a successful revolution overthrowing Batista's government and establishing a Communist regime in its place.