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Books in First Ladies series

  • Martha Washington

    Sally Ann Lee, Carl Sferrazza Anthony

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Martha Dandridge Washington became first lady on April 30, 1789. But before she became first lady, she was a wealthy plantation owner with two children to raise. Learn about her childhood, family life, and goals as first lady of the United States.
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  • Dolley Madison

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Books, Sept. 1, 2007)
    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.
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  • Melania Trump

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Sept. 1, 2018)
    "This title focuses on Melania Trump and gives information related to her early life, time as a leader, first lady, and her legacy."--
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt

    Sally Ann Lee, Carl Sferrazza Anthony

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Eleanor Roosevelt became first lady on March 4, 1933. But before she lived at the White House, she was a teacher and activist who worked for women's rights. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United States.
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  • Barbara Bush

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Sept. 1, 2007)
    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.
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  • Lady Bird Johnson

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, July 1, 2007)
    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.
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  • Jacqueline Kennedy

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma, Carl Sferrazza Anthony

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Jacqueline Kennedy became First Lady on January 20, 1961. But before she lived at the White House, she was a respected reporter. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United States.
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  • Michelle Obama

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Michelle Obama became First Lady on January 20, 2009. But before she lived at the White House, she was a powerful lawyer. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United States.
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  • Nancy Reagan

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Launch!, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Learn all about US First Lady Nancy Reagan and how she fought against youth drug use. Engaging photos and easy-to read text take readers into her story. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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  • Laura Bush

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, July 1, 2007)
    Explores the life of Laura Bush, including her childhood, education, and time as First Lady of the United States.
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  • Lady Bird Johnson

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Sept. 1, 2018)
    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.
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  • Nancy Reagan

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Books, Sept. 1, 2007)
    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.
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