Michelle Obama: Get to Know the Influential First Lady and Education Advocate

by Lakita Wilson

Overview

The first black First Lady in U.S. history (and one of the most beloved), Michelle Obama brought intelligence and passion to her role. Readers will learn how her years as a daughter, student, lawyer, wife, and mother shaped her into the influential education, healthy living, and women's rights advocate she is today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543591064
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	People You Should Know
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Lakita Wilson has written four books for children. She loves to read, put together jigsaw puzzles, and travel. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her two children and grumpy old dog, Gus.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Reaching Girls Globally 4

Chapter 2 Young Michelle 8

Chapter 3 A Political Life 14

Chapter 4 First Lady 22

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Fresh take on biographies for elementary readers showing cultural relevance and continuing influence of people from the past and present. Features authentic yet engaging nonfiction narrative text, vibrant photos and illustrations, infographics, sidebars, primary sources, and fact boxes. Aligns with national and state social studies standards for teaching people, places, and the environment, as well as Common Core and career readiness standards.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 3–6—Although short in length (only 32 pages each), these text-heavy biographies are full of information with plenty of details for report writers and casual readers alike. The series title aptly brings some interesting people under one umbrella, including contemporary political figures, entertainment moguls, and historical individuals. Difficult or controversial aspects of the subject's life are addressed (as in the bios for Malcolm X and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), ensuring that the text is balanced and not purely complimentary. VERDICT The appealing layouts, insets, sidebars with extra details, and color photographs on nearly every page will keep readers interested and engaged.

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