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This biography follows Condoleezza Rice from her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, through her impressive academic achievements and musical training as a pianist, to her rise in American politics. The book details her roles as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, highlighting her contributions to foreign affairs. Written for middle grade readers, the book presents her life story as an example of determination and achievement.
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Condoleezza Rice went from a little girl in Birmingham, Alabama, who started piano lessons at age three and mastered multiple languages, to becoming the first female African American National Security Advisor in U.S. history. Readers will love diving into her incredible story of breaking barriers at Stanford University and helping shape American foreign policy during some of the most tense moments in modern history. If your kid loves inspiring biographies about groundbreaking Americans, they'll devour this book just Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Piercey do with the "Who Was" series. This 6.1 AR level page-turner is perfect for middle graders in grades 4-8 who want a quick, eye-opening read about a true trailblazer.