Bernie Sanders seemed to burst on to the national political scene in 2016 when he came in second for the Democratic nomination for president. He went on to cause significant waves during the campaign, and has been a political juggernaut ever since. However, Sanders has been serving in Congress for decades! In this biography for young readers, Sanders' legacy as an independent and forward-thinking member of Congress is explored. His accomplishments and milestones are highlighted within the at-level text, making this an excellent volume to add to any social studies library.