Books in First Ladies series

This book introduces young readers to the life of Dolley Madison, beginning with her childhood as a Quaker and her life in early Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Readers will become familiar with her bravery as they learn about the horrible yellow fever outbreak of 1793 and her heroic rescue of George Washington's portrait during the War of 1812. Details of her marriage to James Madison, her time as First Lady, and her legacy as Washington, D.C.'s most famous hostess are also discussed. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.

This book introduces young readers to the life of Barbara Bush, beginning with her childhood in Rye, New York. Readers will become familiar with her caring personality as they learn about her marriage to George Bush in the wake of World War II, her life as a young mother near the oil fields of Midland, Texas, and her hardships such as losing a child to leukemia. Details of Mrs. Bush's years as a political wife are also discussed, which include her time as First Lady when she supported children, the homeless, and her campaign for family literacy. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.

This book introduces young readers to the life of Lady Bird Johnson, beginning with her childhood in Karnack, Texas. Readers will become familiar with her kind heart as they learn about her years at the University of Texas, her marriage to Lyndon Johnson, and her time running KTBC radio station. Details of Mrs. Johnson's time as First Lady, including her support of civil rights, Head Start, and various campaigns to promote nature and wildlife, are also discussed. The book also notes when the National Wildflower Research Center was opened. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.

This title focuses on Lady Bird Johnson and gives information related to her early life, time as a leader, first lady, and her legacy. It also highlights quick stats, key dates and glossary terms. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Launch! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This book introduces young readers to the life of Nancy Reagan, beginning with her childhood on the East Coast and later in Chicago, Illinois. Readers will become familiar with her dreams as they learn about her time at Smith College, her experiences acting both on Broadway and in Hollywood, and her marriage to Ronald Reagan. Details of Mrs. Reagan's years as First Lady, when she volunteered with the Foster Grandparent Program and began the Just Say No campaign for drug awareness, are also discussed. The book also covers her later years, when she dedicated her life to promoting awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.