Teddy Roosevelt: The People's President (Ready-to-Read Level 3)

by Sharon Gayle, Bob Dacey (Illustrator), Debra Bandelin (Illustrator)

Overview

Teddy Roosevelt had poor health throughout his childhood, but that didn't keep him from his love of nature or books. Teddy grew up to be strong and healthy. He became a fearless war hero and the youngest United States president.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780689858253
Publisher:	Simon Spotlight
Publication date:	01/01/2004
Series:	Ready-to-Read Stories of Famous Americans
Edition description:	Repackage
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	758,972
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

A Simon & Schuster author.

Editorial Reviews

An easy-to-read biography of Teddy Roosevelt in the Stories of Famous Americans series for young readers. All the familiar historical details are here: the sickly, near-sighted, asthmatic boy, the years of humiliation, his struggle to bulk up and fight back, and his eventual success as a man and president. Even the ubiquitous Teddy Bear makes a last-minute appearance. Teddy's stint with the Rough Riders is described in detail, but the events of his presidency are glossed over in one final paragraph. Large watercolor illustrations enliven the text. Though predictable and superficial, this is accessible to the earliest reader for the inevitable biography projects of early elementary years. (timeline) (Nonfiction. 6-8)

Kirkus Reviews