12 Political Leaders with Disabilities

By Marne Ventura

Book Overview

Tammy Duckworth is a hero of the Iraq war and the first female amputee to serve in the US Senate. Norway's prime minister since 2013, Erna Solberg has dyslexia. Lenin Moreno, a wheelchair user since being shot in the back during a robbery, was elected president of Ecuador in 2017. This book spotlights 12 political leaders who rose to power despite their disabilities. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Learn More page zooms in on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1632357569
• ISBN13: 9781632357564
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: 12-Story Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7