This book introduces young readers to the life of Hillary Clinton, beginning with her childhood outside of Chicago, Illinois, and her years at Wellesley College and Yale Law School. Readers will become familiar with her determination as they learn about her career as a lawyer, her service on the Richard Nixon impeachment inquiry committee, her marriage to Bill Clinton, and her life in Arkansas. Details of Mrs. Clinton's time as First Lady, including her advocacy for children and healthcare, as well as her current term as New York senator and candidate for the 2008 presidential election are also discussed. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary. Reviewed A first lady is a role model for the women of her time. For generations, women have faced the demands of this position with courage and strength. The First Ladies series follows each woman's life from childhood to the White House and beyond. Colorful photographs and easy-to-read text guide readers through each first lady's challenges and triumphs. Sidebars and a timeline give historical context to the stories of these incredible women

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