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First Ladies: Illustrated Biographies of America's Leaders
by Pastan, Amy
A look at the First Ladies and biographies of those highlighted.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher DK Publishing, 2001, New York, NY
First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image
by Mayo, Edith with Denise d. Meringolo
Since the time of Martha Washington, America's First Ladies have fascinated the nation. Unelected and unpaid, they occupy a position of power defined as much by their own personalities and interests as by public perceptions and social expectations. This book examines this uniquely American role and celebrates the remarkable individuals who have occupied this demanding post.
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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 Scala Publishing, 1994, London, England
George Did It
by Tripp Jurmain, Suzanne
Based in part on recollections by George Washington Parke Custis, Washington's adopted son, this is a factual, focused, and entertaining account of the making of the nation's first president.
- Topic 18th-Century History
- Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Dutton Children's Books, 2006, New York, NY
Glory Field, The
by Myers, Walter Dean
Novel traces a family's ongoing quest for equality throughout many generations a societal changes.
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Topics
African American History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Group High School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic, 1994, New York, NY
Meet Benjamin Franklin
by Scarf, Maggi
A biography of Benjamin Franklin highlighting his inventions, his newspaper and almanac, his work on the Declaration of Independence, and his diplomatic trips to England and France on behalf of the colonies.
- Topic 18th-Century History
- Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Random House, 1989, 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.
