Kids Book Index
Susan Wood, illustrated by Sarah Green
This picture-book biography tells the story of Elizabeth Warren, the first woman to serve as a U.S. senator for Massachusetts. It begins with her upbringing in a middle-class family in Oklahoma City and follows her path into public office. The book presents Warren as a woman politician and focuses on the life of the Massachusetts senator.
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Limitless: 24 Remarkable American Women of Vision, Grits, and GutsLeah Tinari, illustrated by Leah TinariThis collection uses portraits, quotations in neon, and biographical collage to present the histories of twenty-four accomplished American women. Each profile focuses on a woman’s achievements and lasting impact, assembling a visual record rather than following one continuous narrative. The book’s nontraditional format combines fine-art portraiture with short biographical material. It includes “The Story Behind the Story” and a biographical timeline, offering additional context for the women whose lives and work are highlighted.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Thomas Paine and the Dangerous WordSarah Jane MarshA picture-book biography of Thomas Paine, an immigrant who experiences repeated failures before finding his purpose as a political writer and activist. The book follows the path that led to his pamphlet Common Sense, whose words helped kindle revolutionary feeling among the founding generation. Based on primary sources, it frames Paine’s life around persistence, political writing, and the influence of ideas. End matter includes a timeline, bibliography, source notes, and additional history.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 840LATOS Book Level 5.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America GreatSandra Neil Wallace, Rich Wallace, illustrated by Agata NowickaThis biographical book highlights 36 immigrants and refugees and their contributions to the United States. The people profiled are presented as individuals who have helped shape the country in significant ways. Alongside the biographies, the book includes an illustrator’s note, a section called “Ways to Be a Trailblazer,” a resource list, and a bibliography. Its focus is on the lives of immigrants and refugees and the impact of their work in the United States.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details