Leading Women (Group 4)
Leading Women
Reading Level: 7
Interest Level: 7-12
Women leaders of the twenty-first century have used their
power to influence the course of major political events and have spearheaded
social change on an international scale. Leading Women celebrates the impact
that women in leadership roles have made across cultures and decades. Each book
examines the subject's childhood, education, and how she was influenced by
family, teachers, and friends.
EACH BOOK CONTAINS:
? Exploration of the leader?s
achievements within a historical context
? Discussion of future opportunities
for social change
? Timeline of events
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
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Students can use the wealth of biographical details and historical information
included to write informative essays or prepare clear and effective
presentations
? Glossary defines grade-appropriate terms to expand students?
vocabulary skills
? Includes images and first-person accounts to help
students comprehend the text
? Sidebars allow students to draw connections
between the leader?s biographical information and larger political and
historical events
