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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
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
Great Black Heroes: Five Bold Freedom Fighters
by Wade Hudson
This easy-to-read biography describes the early lives of Richard Alle, Harriet Tubman, Mary Church Terrell, Medgar Evers, and Fannie Lou Hamer.
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Topics
African American History,
Women's History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Cartwheel, 2003, New York, NY
Great Black Heroes:Five Notable Inventors
by Wade Hudson
Follows five inventors: Elijah "the real" McCoy, Madame C.J. Walker, Granville Woods, Garrett Morgan, and Jan Matzeliger.
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Topics
African American History,
Women's History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Cartwheel, 1995, 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.