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1) Eleanor Roosevelt

Author

Winget, Mary

Series

Biography

Publisher

Lerner Publications

Pub. Date

c2001

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

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Discusses the personal and public life of the woman who was First Lady during the difficult years between the Depression and World War II.

2) Eleanor Roosevelt: a life of discovery

Author

Freedman, Russell

Publisher

Clarion

Pub. Date

c1993

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 6

Language

English

Description

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A photobiography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own.

3) Abigail Adams: "dear partner"

Author

Peterson, Helen Stone

Series

A Discovery biography

Publisher

Chelsea Juniors

Pub. Date

1967

Language

English

Description

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A biography of Abigail Smith, who became the wife of the second president of the United States and the mother of the sixth.

4) A picture book of Eleanor Roosevelt

Author

Adler, David A

Series

Picture book biography

Publisher

Holiday House

Pub. Date

c1991

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt.

5) Dolley Madison

Author

Patrick, Jean L. S

Series

History maker bios

Publisher

Lerner Publications Company

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A biography of the popular and dynamic wife of our fourth President, James Madison.

6) Abigail Adams

Author

Sawyer, Kem Knapp

Series

DK biography

Publisher

DK Pub

Pub. Date

[2009]

Language

English

Description

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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the wife of the second president of the United States, a dedicated wife and mother who spoke up against slavery and for women's rights.

7) Abigail Adams: a Revolutionary woman

Author

Ching, Jacqueline

Series

The library of American lives and times

Publisher

PowerPlus Books

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

8) Eleanor Roosevelt: a very special first lady

Author

Feinberg, Barbara Silberdick

Series

A Gateway biography

Publisher

Millbrook Press

Pub. Date

c2003

Language

English

Description

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Introduces the wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and U.S. delegate to the United Nations.

9) John & Abigail Adams: an American love story

Author

St. George, Judith

Publisher

Holiday House

Pub. Date

c2001

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 5

Language

English

10) Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, 1731-1802

Author

Simon, Charnan

Series

Encyclopedia of first ladies

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2000]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

Description

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A biography of the wife of the first president of the United States, a woman who did not relish her role, but who entertained her guests both warmly and formally.

11) Abigail Adams: girl of colonial days

Author

Wagoner, Jean Brown

Series

Childhood of famous Americans

Publisher

Macmillan

Pub. Date

[1962]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

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A biography focusing on the early years of the parson's daughter who became the wife of our second president.

12) First of first ladies: Martha Washington

Author

Raatma, Lucia

Series

We the people

Publisher

Compass Point Books

Pub. Date

[2009]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A biography of Martha Washington, the original first lady of the United States.

13) Remember the ladies: a story about Abigail Adams

Author

Ferris, Jeri

Series

A creative minds biography

Publisher

Carolrhoda Books

Pub. Date

c2001

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Chronicles the life and achievements of the nation's second First Lady and advocate for women's rights.

14) Mary Todd Lincoln, girl of the Bluegrass

Author

Wilkie, Katharine Elliott

Series

The childhood of famous Americans

Publisher

Bobbs-Merrill

Pub. Date

[1960]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

15) Dolley Madison: first lady

Author

Klingel, Cynthia Fitterer

Series

Our people

Publisher

Child's World

Pub. Date

[2003]

Language

English

Description

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Briefly describes the life of First Lady Dolley Madison, including her accomplishments and her impact on American history.

16) Mary Todd Lincoln, 1818-1882

Author

Santow, Dan

Series

Encyclopedia of first ladies

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[1999]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

Description

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A biography of the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing her upbringing, marriage, and the tragedies that marred her life.

17) Martha Washington, America's first First Lady

Author

Wagoner, Jean Brown

Series

The childhood of famous Americans

Publisher

Aladdin Books

Pub. Date

[1959]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

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A biography stressing the childhood of America's first First Lady.

18) I look up to ... Michelle Obama

Author

Membrino, Anna

Series

I look up to

Publisher

Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC

Pub. Date

2018.

Language

English

Description

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Gives all the reasons why Michelle Obama is an inspiring role model, describing how she is committed to working hard, staying healthy, getting an education, and having fun.

19) Dolley Madison: First Lady

Author

Witteman, Barbara

Series

Let freedom ring

Publisher

Bridgestone Books

Pub. Date

c2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A biography of Dolley Madison, wife of the fourth president of the United States, from her Quaker childhood to her roles as a hostess for Thomas Jefferson, First Lady, and heroine in the War of 1812.

20) What's the big deal about first ladies?

Author

Shamir, Ruby

Series

What's the big deal about

Publisher

Philomel Books

Pub. Date

[2017]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Discusses what made each first lady unique and describes their role, ambitions, and partnerships with their presidential husbands.

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1) Eleanor Roosevelt

2) Eleanor Roosevelt: a life of discovery

3) Abigail Adams: "dear partner"

4) A picture book of Eleanor Roosevelt

5) Dolley Madison

6) Abigail Adams

7) Abigail Adams: a Revolutionary woman

8) Eleanor Roosevelt: a very special first lady

9) John & Abigail Adams: an American love story

10) Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, 1731-1802

11) Abigail Adams: girl of colonial days

12) First of first ladies: Martha Washington

13) Remember the ladies: a story about Abigail Adams

14) Mary Todd Lincoln, girl of the Bluegrass

15) Dolley Madison: first lady

16) Mary Todd Lincoln, 1818-1882

17) Martha Washington, America's first First Lady

18) I look up to ... Michelle Obama

19) Dolley Madison: First Lady

20) What's the big deal about first ladies?

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