Grade 4-6-This title traces Rice's life from her birth in Birmingham, AL, to her current role as national security adviser to President George W. Bush. Emphasis is placed on Rice's rise from a childhood in the "Jim Crow" South to a position of national importance and her place as a young woman in a world of "gray-haired" men. The facts are presented in short sentences in large print and accompanied by many well-chosen color and black-and-white photographs. The few quotes included illustrate Rice's determination and goal-setting ability. Fact boxes inform readers about the music she listens to as she works out, about her religious faith and favorite hymns, and more. A time line, a not very useful list of books and articles for further reading, and a helpful index are included.
