Leading the Way: Women in Power

Howell, Janet; Howell, Theresa

ISBN 10 : 1978665474 ISBN 13 : 9781978665477

Editeur : Candlewick Pr, 2019

Synopsis

In this engaging and highly accessible compendium for young readers and aspiring power brokers, Virginia Senator Janet Howell and her daughter-in-law Theresa Howell spotlight the careers of fifty American women in politics &; and inspire readers to make a difference.
Meet some of the most influential leaders in America, including Jeannette Rankin, who, in 1916, became the first woman elected to Congress; Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress; Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court; and Bella Abzug, who famously declared, &;This woman&;s place is in the House . . . the House of Representatives!&; This engaging and wide-ranging collection of biographies highlights the actions, struggles, and accomplishments of more than fifty of the most influential leaders in American political history &; leaders who have stood up, blazed trails, and led the way.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Candlewick Pr
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1978665474
• ISBN 13: 9781978665477
• Reliure: CD
• Illustrateur: Akia Kylie, Bye Alexandra
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne