Barbara Jordan: Voice of Democracy (Book Report Biographies) [Library Binding]

Lisa R. Rhodes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Book Report Biographies

Traces the life and work of this African-American woman who was a respected politician, teacher, and spokeswoman for democracy.

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From School Library Journal

Gr 5-8--Several well-written books about Jordan are already available for this audience, including Rose Blue and Corinne Naden's Barbara Jordan (Chelsea, 1992), and Laura Jeffrey's Barbara Jordan (Enslow, 1997). Rhodes opens by detailing the investigation of the Watergate scandal, emphasizing Jordan's role on the House Judiciary Committee and her dramatic speech recommending Nixon's impeachment. The book is well organized and competently written. There are frequent quotes from Jordan's autobiography as well as other primary sources. Well-chosen black-and-white photos enhance the narrative. Overlooking a few editing errors (e.g., Harris County, TX, is referred to as "Harrison County" and the first name of actress Cicely Tyson is misspelled), this biography will provide objective introductory information for reports.

Phyllis Graves, Creekwood Middle School, Kingwood, TX

Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531114503
• ISBN-13: 978-0531114506
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #607,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If there was the option to give 0 stars, I would have., August 3, 1999

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This review is from: Barbara Jordan: Voice of Democracy (Book Report Biographies) (Library Binding)

Pedantic. Pedestrian. An insult not only to Barbara Jordan, but to anyone unfortunate enough to purchase this poor excuse for a book.