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J BIO MADISON 2002
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Description

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

2) Martha Washington: an American life

Author

Brady, Patricia

Publisher

Viking

Pub. Date

c2005

Language

English

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BIO WASHINGTON 2005
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Klingel, Cynthia Fitterer

3) Dolley Madison: first lady

Author

Series

Our people

Publisher

Child's World

Pub. Date

[2003]

Language

English

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J BIO MADISON 2003
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Description

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

4) The Lincolns: a scrapbook look at Abraham and Mary

Author

Fleming, Candace

Publisher

Schwartz & Wade Books

Pub. Date

c2008

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 14

Language

English

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J BIO LINCOLN 2008
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J BIO LINCOLN 2008
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Description

Though Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's backgrounds differed considerably, both were intellectuals who shared interests in literature and politics, as well as a great love for each other.

5) Eleanor Roosevelt, fighter for justice: her impact on the civil rights movement, the White House, and the world

Author

Cooper, Ilene

Publisher

Abrams Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

2018.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 5

Language

English

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J BIO ROOSEVELT 2018
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J BIO ROOSEVELT 2018
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Description

Traces the influential First Lady's rise from an insecure orphaned girl of privilege to a powerful advocate for civil rights and other important causes. Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice shows young readers how the former First Lady evolved from a poor little rich girl to a protector and advocate for those without a voice. Though now seen as a cultural icon, she was a woman deeply insecure about her looks and her role in the world. But by recognizing...