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First ladies: The Saga of the Presidents' Wives and their Power, 1789-1961
by Anthony, Carl Sferrazza
Anthony likens the First Ladies to a select sorority in this splendid history that defines the political and social power inherent to the position of First Lady.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher William Morrow & Co.,, 1990, New York, NY
Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers How a Frist Lady Changed America
by Appelt, Kathi
A biography of Lady Bird Johnson, who, as the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, reminded citizens about the importance of conserving natural resources and promoted the beautification of cities and highways by planting wildflowers.
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Topics
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Harper Collins Publishers, 2005, New York, NY
Dear Mr. President: Thomas Jefferson: Letters from a Philadelphia Bookworm
by Armstrong, Jennifer
A fictionalized exchange of letters between a little girl and Thomas Jefferson accounts events of the 1800s.
- Topic 19th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Winslow, 2000, Delray Beach, FL
Isla
by Arthur Dorros
A little girl and her grandmother take a flying journey to visit the Caribbean island where the grandmother grew up. Book is available in English and Spanish
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Topics
Latino History,
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Caldecott Medal
- Publisher Puffin Books, 1995, New York, NY
The Fighting Ground
by Avi
The compelling story of a young boy's first encounter with war and how it changes him.
- Topic 18th-Century History
- Age Groups Middle School, High School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher Harper Collins Publishers, 1994, New York, NY
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
