Who Was Shirley Chisholm?
Who Was Shirley Chisholm?
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Who Was Shirley Chisholm?

Written by Lisbeth Kaiser and Who HQ & illustrated by Geraldine Sy
Part of the Who Was . . . ? Board Books Book Series
Board book
$8.99
$8.58
2 - 4
Reading age
24
Page count
AD970L
Lexile measure
Dec 26, 2023
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The latest addition to the WHO HQ program: a biography of Shirley Chisholm, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. Shirley Chisholm was an outspoken and brave political figure and activist whose work has inspired generations to dare to fight for what’s right. The chronology and themes of her life are presented in masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors the life and work of one of the most influential and impassioned leaders of our time.

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Americapoliticsgirls and womenlaw and legislation

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593520949
    Publication Date
    December 26, 2023
    Publisher
    Rise X Penguin Workshop
    Page Count
    24
    Reading Age
    2 - 4 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023036591
    Lexile® Level
    AD970L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~6.4

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