On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to be a Supreme Court Justice in United States history. But who was Sandra Day O'Connor? By challenging the assumptions of what women could and should do, Sandra opened the doors for others to do the same. Sandra Day O'Connor was the first, but her work ensured that she would not be the last!
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and election of Donald Trump, forty-fifth and forty-seventh president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
Describes the history and purpose of taxes. An introduction explains how money from taxes can benefit the well-being of a community. The remaining chapters detail the history of taxes in society, as well as how taxes work in the United States.
Sonia Sotomayor rose to a seat on the highest court in the country. This early reader biography introduces young readers to her life and achievements in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Early readers are invited to meet Battlin' Bella in this simple, age-appropriate biography of Bella Abzug, a Jewish representative to Congress who made a name for herself fighting for equal rights for women.
Scientist Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for helping to write important documents like the Declaration of Independence, and for his inventions, like the lightning rod and bifocal glasses. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, known for leading the country during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President George Washington was the first President of the United States and known for his leadership in the nation's founding and for setting many precedents for the presidency. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, a five-star general during World War II, and saw the development of the Interstate Highway System. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, best known for leading the country through the Great Depression and serving an unprecedented four terms in office. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Tammy Duckworth is a U.S. Senator from Illinois, a combat veteran, and former Army helicopter pilot, known for her advocacy for veterans' rights and for being the first disabled woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, best known for leading the country during the Civil War, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, and preserving the Union while working to end slavery Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States, known for being the first African American president and for his focus on healthcare, climate change, and international diplomacy. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, known for being the first Hispanic and Latina woman appointed to the Court, and for her advocacy for criminal justice reform and civil rights. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States, the first woman, first African American, and first South Asian to hold the office, and a former U.S. Senator and Attorney General of California. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Alexander Hamilton was an American Founding Father, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and a key author of the Federalist Papers, known for shaping the early financial system of the United States. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
This biography introduces readers to James Madison, including his early political career and key events from Madison's administration including the War of 1812, the Treaty of Paris, and the Treaty of Ghent. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
What Is the Electoral College? will help readers explore the history of the Electoral College, how the Electoral College works, the difference between electoral vote and popular vote, and the Electoral College's impact on campaigns in the U.S. elections process. Engaging text and fascinating election facts will draw readers in to this timely civics topic.
What Is a Primary? will help readers explore how primaries began, types of primaries, the primary election process, and the political party conventions that determine candidates in the U.S. elections process. Engaging text and fascinating election facts will draw readers in to this timely civics topic.
Who makes decisions for schools? Explore the roles and responsibilities of school boards in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
What are the roles and responsibilities of state legislatures? Explore these questions and more in this look at state government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Find out the important role that citizens have in making state and local laws. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Did you ever wonder what a mayor actually does? It's more than speeches and parades. Explore the roles and responsibilities of mayors in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Explore the roles and responsibilities of city councils in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
What does it take to lead a state? Find out by exploring the roles and responsibilities of state governors in this book on state governments. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
