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81) Shirley Chisholm

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"A ready-to-read level 3 biography of Shirley Chisholm, who, in 1972 became the first African-American woman to enter the Democratic presidential race in the United States"--

82) Davy Crockett: In their own words

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Sullivan, George

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Tells the exciting story of Davy Crockett's life using personal recollections, letters, and newspaper articles. Hear Davy's story as if you were really there.

83) Barack Obama: United States President

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Edwards, Roberta

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A short biography of Barack Obama, the first African-American president-elect.

84) The McCarthy era

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Tracy, Kathleen

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Discusses the McCarthy era, a time when Joseph McCarthy, obsessed with routing out communists, persecuted innocent Americans destroying careeers and ruining many lives.

85) Davy Crockett: a life on the frontier

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Krensky, Stephen

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This is the story of Davy Crockett, fearless soldier and leader who always stood up for what he believed in.

86) Barack Obama

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Feinstein, Stephen

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"An elementary biography of United States senator from Illinois Barack Obama; discusses his childhood, ethnic background, family, and career in politics"--Provided by publisher.

87) Hillary

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Winter, Jonah

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Discusses the life and career of presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, trace her early years as an outspoken student at Wellesley and Yale, her marriage to the 42nd president, and her achievements as a senator and secretary of state.

88) Women of the U.S. Congress

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Morin, Isobel V

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Describes the lives and political careers of eleven women who have served in the Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Helen Gahagan Douglas, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Nancy Landon Kassebaum, Barbara Mikulski, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, Patty Murray, and Carol Moseley Braun.

89) Jeannette Rankin: a political pioneer

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Woelfle, Gretchen

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The author has collected photographs, newspaper clippings, campaign materials, and other historical documents to tell the story of the first congresswoman in American history.

90) A girl named Hillary: the true story of Hillary D.R. Clinton

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Paley, Rebecca

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The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. It took a lot of determination, courage, and confidence to become the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party. A Girl Named Hillary tells of the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence.

91) Patrick Henry

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Kallen, Stuart A

92) Meet Kamala Harris

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Hence, Nia

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This book tells the story of the incoming vice president, including her life and career. Kids will learn about their new vice president and improve their knowledge about current affairs.

93) President Joe Biden: America's 46th president

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Rose, Rachel

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"Long-serving congressman, Vice President, and now President. Joe Biden's journey to the highest position in the land has been long and winding. As a child, he didn't let his stutter stop him from success; as a senator, he carried on despite personal heartbreak; and now, as president, we'll see all this man can do. Learn about the spectacular life of America's 46th president"--

94) John Glenn: around the world in 90 minutes

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Westman, Paul

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A biography of the first American to orbit the earth who is now a United States Senator from his native Ohio.

95) Stephe Douglas: champion of the Union

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Bonner, Mike

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Biography of Stephen Douglas a skillful Vermont politician and great orator born in 1813.

96) A picture book of Davy Crockett

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Adler, David A

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Book, Picture

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Follows Crockett's life from his 1786 birth in Tennessee, through his fame as a storyteller and sharpshooter, to his political career and his death at the Alamo