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Books in Influential First Ladies series

  • Melania Trump: Champion for Youth

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Melania Trump and her plans to influence the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her journey to become First Lady and her mission to champion youth. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Barbara Bush: Literacy Champion

    Patricia Hutchison M.D.

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Barbara Bush and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her work to improve literacy and her support for troops serving overseas. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Nancy Reagan: Drug Crusader

    Amy Van Zee

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Nancy Reagan and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her focus on drug prevention and her unwavering support for her husband as his mental health declined. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Michelle Obama: Health Advocate

    Clara MacCarald

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Michelle Obama and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she encouraged children to be healthy and supported educational opportunities for females across the globe. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Betty Ford: Women's Rights and Health Advocate

    Alyssa Krekelberg

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Betty Ford and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she encouraged women to look after their health and how she fought for equal rights. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Martha Washington: Loyal Public Servant

    Tyler Omoth

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Martha Washington and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn about how she established herself as the first First Lady, and how she set the stage for the women that followed her in the White House. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Abigail Adams: Champion for Women

    Tyler Omoth

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Abigail Adams and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her progressive stance on women's rights in the 1700s, and her campaign for education rights for all. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson: Environmental Protector

    Tyler Omoth

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her stance on protecting the nation's landscapes and her passion for civil rights. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Jacqueline Kennedy: Cultural Icon

    Annette Gulati

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Jacqueline Kennedy and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her mission to promote arts and culture and to renovate the White House. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt: Progressive Reformer

    Clara Maccarald

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Eleanor Roosevelt and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she supported the country when it was at war and continued to make a difference long after she left the White House. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Dolley Madison: Hostess and Patriot

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Dolley Madison and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she helped her husband win the presidency and the impact she had on the early nation. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Influential First Ladies

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    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Whereas the president is elected by Americans, the First Lady is not. She has no official role in the politics of the nation yet still has an undeniable influence during her tenure. Immerse readers in the lives and influence of our nation's most influential First Ladies in this narrative series. Readers will learn about the impact First Ladies have made on political policies, women's rights, and social justice issues. Captivating narrative vignettes, compelling photographs, primary source quotes, and accompanying source notes immerse readers in the stories of these remarkable women. Additional features include a section on fast facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research. Readers of this series will gain a greater understanding of the power and influence of women in the White House.
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