politicians

The autobiography of bodybuilder, actor, and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.

"Each of the forty women profiled in this illustrated YA book demonstrates how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism. Readers will be inspired to pursue their own goals of social change"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles fifty of America's influential women leaders who served in government or where active in politics, including Abigal Adams, Carol Moseley Braun, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, and others.

Explores the career of African American civil rights activist Barbara Jordan.

"Accepting what she believes will be a dream job from a prominent political family, a young nanny is dazzled by her employers' glamorous life before a mysterious stranger draws her into a menacing web of secrets"--OCLC.

A biography of President Barack Obama, discussing his childhood and family, his education, his career in public service, and his election as the first African-American president of the United States.

Learn about the contributions of immigrants who served as senators, congressional representatives, governors, and mayors.

Autobiography of the Reverend Al Sharpton in which he discusses his preaching, his activism on behalf of his race, and his recent resolve to quit trying to solve racial problems on a case by case basis and become proactive, entering the political arena.

Historian Richard Brookhiser uses his knowledge of the Founding Fathers to apply their views to the political and social issues that face modern society, including weapons of mass destruction, unwed mothers, minorities in the military, and other topics.

Contains biographies of ten African-American and Black politicians.