Andrew Jackson (Encyclopedia of Presidents) - Softcover

9780516413877: Andrew Jackson (Encyclopedia of Presidents)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0516413872 ISBN 13: 9780516413877

Publisher: Childrens Pr, 1790

Traces the life of the rowdy "Hero of New Orleans" from his backwoods beginnings through his military career to his term as seventh president of the United States.

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 5-8 Each of these books begins with an attention-getting chapter describing a great moment in that President's life; following chapters detail his life. Frequent illustrations include reproductions of historical art, photos, letters, newspapers, and documents, all of which add interest and authenticity to the text. The writing style is easy to read, marked by short declarative sentences. Each volume includes a fairly comprehensive index, plus a useful ``Chronology of American History,'' a list of important events from 982 a.d. to the present. Throughout, the authors do not augment character development with imaginary events, places, or people, and instead use direct quotations to give a feeling of immediacy. These biographies offer more information than Presidents of the United States (Golden, 1964; o.p.), and they are more interesting than Kane's Facts About the Presidents (Wilson, 1981). Phyllis Graves, Creekwood Middle School, Kingwood, Tex.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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