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1) Eleanor Roosevelt: a life of discovery

Author

Freedman, Russell

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

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A photobiography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own. The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt traces the life of the former First Lady from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II.

2) The presidents' first ladies

Author

Lindsay, Rae

Publisher

F. Watts

Pub. Date

1989

Language

English

Description

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Describes the various First Ladies that have lived in the White House and discusses their duties and privileges.

3) Eleanor Roosevelt: a passion to improve

Author

Spangenburg, Ray

Series

Makers of America

Publisher

Facts on File

Pub. Date

c1997

Language

English

Description

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Describes the life and significant achievements of the woman who helped transform the role of first lady.

4) Abigail Adams: witness to a revolution

Author

Bober, Natalie

Publisher

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

c1995

Language

English

Description

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A biography of Abigail Adams with excerpts from her letters to family and friends.

5) Eleanor everywhere: the life of Eleanor Roosevelt

Author

Kulling, Monica

Publisher

Random House

Pub. Date

c1999

Language

English

Description

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Profiles the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own, devoted to helping others and working for peace.

6) Shattered dreams: the story of Mary Todd Lincoln

Author

Collins, David R

Publisher

M. Reynolds

Pub. Date

c1994

Language

English

Description

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Biography of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of America's 16th president. Provides an insightful attempt to answer questions on whether the accusations that she was power hungry, vain, and insane are true or not.

7) Dolley Madison: courageous first lady

Author

Pflueger, Lynda

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c1999

Language

English

Description

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A biography of the wife of James Madison, focusing on her role as this country's fourth First Lady.

8) Who was Jacqueline Kennedy?

Author

Bader, Bonnie

Series

Who was-- ?
Who was ?

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

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"Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses. Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids will be fascinated...

9) At her majesty's request: an African princess in Victorian England

Author

Myers, Walter Dean

Language

English

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Biography of the African princess saved from execution and taken to England where Queen Victoria oversaw her upbringing and where she lived for a time before marrying an African missionary.

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1) Eleanor Roosevelt: a life of discovery

2) The presidents' first ladies

3) Eleanor Roosevelt: a passion to improve

4) Abigail Adams: witness to a revolution

5) Eleanor everywhere: the life of Eleanor Roosevelt

6) Shattered dreams: the story of Mary Todd Lincoln

7) Dolley Madison: courageous first lady

8) Who was Jacqueline Kennedy?

9) At her majesty's request: an African princess in Victorian England