Offers readers an inside look into the life of Abigail Adams and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her progressive stance on women's rights in the 1700s, and her campaign for education rights for all. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.|Author/Illustrator biography|Index|Glossary of key words|Primary-source text|Informative sidebars|Sources for further research|Suggested websites|Table of contents|Whereas the president is elected by Americans, the First Lady is not. She has no official role in the politics of the nation yet still has an undeniable influence during her tenure. Immerse readers in the lives and influence of our nation's most influential First Ladies in this narrative series. Readers will learn about the impact First Ladies have made on political policies, women's rights, and social justice issues. Captivating narrative vignettes, compelling photographs, primary-source quotes, and accompanying source notes immerse readers in the stories of these remarkable women. Additional features include a section on fast facts, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research. Readers of this series will gain a greater understanding of the power and influence of women in the White House.
