In this illustrated biography from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll introduce readers to the life of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Asian American elected to the United States Congress.

Dalip Singh Saund was born to a Sikh family in a small village in India. He went on to become a scholar, public speaker, author, farmer, judge, and the first Asian American elected to the United States Congress. Learn how Dalip overcame anti-Sikh and Indian prejudice to become the very first Asian American to be elected to Congress in this exciting nonfiction book. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this book also includes a time line, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills.

History is filled with inspiring leaders who made a difference in their communities and in our world. Each book in this illustrated biography series tells the story of an important leader in science, the arts, government, activism, and other fields. Texts focus on each leader's early life and greatest accomplishments. Each book includes a time line, questions for discussion, and an extension activity.