{"product_id":"a-life-of-service-the-story-of-senator-tammy-duckworth-hardcover","title":"A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristina Soontornvat\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDow Phumiruk\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThai American creators portray the inspirational and barrier-breaking life of Senator Tammy Duckworth in a picture-book tribute to an extraordinary woman.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSenator Tammy Duckworth has logged a long list of \"firsts\" during her tenure as the first Thai American woman elected to Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate. But while she dreamed of serving her country from a young age, Tammy's path was not without its challenges. In this dramatic account, award-winning creators Christina Soontornvat and Dow Phumiruk chronicle Tammy's journey. From her childhood fight to keep her family from homelessness, to her service in the US Army, to her recovery from grievous injuries sustained in the line of duty, Tammy never lost her determination to keep going against staggering odds. \u003cbr\u003eEvoking Tammy Duckworth's spirited nature with sensitivity and joy, this uplifting account of a groundbreaking military veteran and rising political star will inspire readers to dream and achieve. Includes a time line and suggestions for further reading.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristina Soontornvat\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, and middle-grade fiction, including the Newbery Honor-winning fantasy \u003ci\u003eA Wish in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e. Her narrative nonfiction title\u003ci\u003e All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team\u003c\/i\u003e received a Newbery Honor, a Robert F. Sibert Honor, and the Kirkus Prize, among other honors and awards. She lives in Austin, Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDow Phumiruk\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eCounting on Katherine\u003c\/i\u003e by Helaine Becker and \u003ci\u003eMaya Lin \u003c\/i\u003eby Jeanne Walker Harvey. Originally from Thailand, Dow Phumiruk lives in Colorado.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 10.87 x 9.97 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 27, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766256369952,"sku":"9781536222050","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/64aa0a164af5e58c852935ed40e93768.webp?v=1780288447","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-life-of-service-the-story-of-senator-tammy-duckworth-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}