A Woman in the House (and Senate): How Women Came to the United States Congress, Broke Down Barriers, and Changed the Country

By Ilene Cooper

Illustrators Illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley Edition

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Publisher Abrams Imprint Abrams ISBN

9781419710360

Awards and Honors Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2014, Middle-Grade Books; Booklist Editors’ Choice 2014, Nonfiction, Middle Readers; Booklist Lasting Connections 2014, Social Studies; 2015 Amelia Bloomer Project List, Middle Grade, Nonfiction

A Woman in the House (and Senate): How Women Came to the United States Congress, Broke Down Barriers, and Changed the Country

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In 1917, Jeanette Rankin declared, “I may be the first woman member of Congress, but I won’t be the last.” Here are the stories of women who followed in her footsteps to U.S. elected office. Foreword by former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe. Appendix. List of women who have served in Congress. Endnotes. Bibliography. Index. Black-and-white and full-color illustrations and photographs.

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AR Level 7.6 AR Points 4.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey 320.082 Title alpha A Woman in the House (and Senate): How Women Came to the United States Congress, Broke Down Barriers, and Changed the Country Category Nonfiction Middle Pages Count 144 Genre Nonfiction Topics Women's suffrage. U.S. government. Congress. Senate. House of Representatives. Feminism. Civil rights. Political activity. Women legislators. Hattie Caraway (1878-1950). Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973). Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005). Patsy Mink (1927-2002). Nancy Pelosi (1940- ). Hillary Rodham Clinton (1947- ). Michelle Bachmann (1956- ). Gabrielle Giffords (1970- ). SRC Level 9.300000 SRC Points 8.000000 Lexile 1040L Trim Size 8 1/2" x 10" JLG Span Spring Language English Publication date 2014-02-28 JLG Release Date May 2014 Minimum grade 5 Maximum grade 8 Reading level Middle Format Print

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Knowledge is power, and this category embodies that principle. Featuring 12 carefully selected nonfiction books, the collection spans autobiographies, anthropological studies, and more—making it perfect for research, classroom enrichment, and independent exploration. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.

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