Our Country's First Ladies (Direct Mail Edition)

Our Country's First Ladies (Direct Mail Edition) by Bausum, Ann. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781426300066.

The award-winning author of National Geographics widely acclaimed Our Countrys Presidents now brings young readers the perfect companion piece―Our Countrys First Ladies. Step inside the White House and meet the women who have played the roles of partners, confidantes, hostesses, and activists in the midst of American history. Read of fascinating lives led by the wives (and sometimes daughters, nieces, and friends) of our countrys leaders. Ann Bausum introduces us to a private side of each First Lady, and connects each personality with the public persona to produce a book of uniquely revealing portraits. Each profile is accompanied by a full-page portrait and a Fact Box detailing information such as education, special interests, and children. Timelines set each tenure in the context of the course of womens history, and a Facts-at-a-Glance section is a valuable resource for trivia lovers and report writers alike. The narrative comes alive through the multi-faceted natures of the First Ladies: the legend of Dolley Madisons rescue of White House treasures in the war of 1812 crackles with drama; the description of Julia Grants 29-course White House dinner will give you indigestion; the account of Eleanor Roosevelts tireless public service and activism is awe-inspiring. Hers is one of many stories of First Ladies who embraced causes to make a difference: Lady Bird Johnson campaigned for the beautification of American cities and highways; Hillary Clinton championed the rights of children; while the librarian Laura Bush has been a tireless advocate of literacy. True to her passion, Mrs. Bush provides a special foreword for this attractive and informative volume. The book features lavish illustrations courtesy of the White House Historical Association, making it a beautiful reference and gift volume. The books informative text has been completely vetted by American history expert Professor Robert Johnston.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.