Leading Women (Groups 1 ? 6)
Leading Women
Reading Level: 7
Interest Level: 7-12
This collection profiles twenty-first century women who
are leaders and pioneers in their respective fields. Through media,
entertainment, and politics, these women have used their success to promote
social change and elevate female accomplishments in the public sphere. These
books highlight the subject?s achievements in the context of her family
background, childhood, and early influences. Introduce your readers to Arianna
Huffington, Chelsea Clinton, Kerry Washington, Lena Dunham, Megyn Kelly, and
Melania Trump.
Each Book Contains:
? Biography of a leading woman,
including how her background shaped her into a future leader
? Explorations
of the leading woman?s career, contributions to society, and activism in the
world
? Timelines, photographs, and firsthand quotes
? Interviews and
discussions of the leading woman?s future endeavors
Common Core
Connections:
? Biographical information from primary and secondary sources
for research projects, reports, and presentations
? Glossary defines
grade-appropriate terms for vocabulary building
? Includes images and
first-person accounts to guide reading comprehension
? Sidebars help students
make connections between the leader?s personal life and the influences of social
and political context
