America's First Ladies

Book Description
Get to know America's First Ladies, their lives in the White House, and the issues facing women of their time.

From Martha Washington, Abigail Adams and Eleanor Roosevelt to Jackie Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, and the wife of the 2004 president-elect, this book takes a timely look at how each First Lady influenced the politics of their era.

The most up-to-date book of its kind, reflecting the outcome of the 2004 presidential election.
A companion volume to the successful The Presidents of the United States from Two-Can Publishing.
Explores the presidency through the eyes of the powerful women who have influenced and still influence history.
Explains the definition of First Lady (Hint: Did you know that not all first ladies have been the president's wife?) and how the role has changed over time.
Introduces the presidential children and the roles they played in their father's presidency.
Includes a timeline that places each woman's life in historical and political context.
Features sidebars that highlight relevant historical and social issues of the time.
A glossary, index, and list of web sites round out the book.

About the Author
Julian Holland has written and contributed to many children's and adult reference books, on subjects as varied as world history, famous people, and walking and cycling guides.

America's First Ladies,Julian Holland,Two-Can Publishers,1587281627,Children's 9-12,Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction,History - General,History - United States/General,Juvenile Nonfiction,Spanish: Grades 3-4

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