Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

by Emma Kaiser

Overview

This title introduces readers to the political career of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into the impacts Ocasio-Cortez has had on the urgent issues of today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644930892
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Groundbreaking Women in Politics
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	760L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 An Unexpected Victory 5

Chapter 2 Early Life 9

Chapter 3 A Career in Politics 15

Making An Impact Brand New Congress 20

Chapter 4 The Path to DC 23

Chapter 5 Representative Ocasio-Cortez 29

A Deeper Look Social Media 34

Chapter 6 The Green New Deal 37

Chapter 7 Looking Ahead 43

Focus on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 46

Glossary 47

To Learn More 48

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

"Welcome additions to most libraries." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

04/01/2020

Gr 5–8—By highlighting four women whose names are on the rise in national politics, this series offers a window into the subjects' lives that the headlines ignore. Each title begins with an introduction to the woman highlighted and then backtracks to provide in-depth coverage of their early lives, influences, and experiences that led them to their current positions. The writing is crisp and engaging. Color photographs are included throughout the narrative. Helpful sidebars and questions that inspire critical thinking are interspersed throughout the text. VERDICT These will be welcome additions to most libraries as they offer some currency to the "women in politics" genre of biography.

School Library Journal