Paperback. Barack Obama For Beginners: An Essential Guide is the most concise and reliable short biography available on the 44th President of the United States -- from his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, education at Columbia and Harvard, work as a community organizer, writer, teacher, lawyer, and politician in Illinois, to his historic campaign for President. Barack Obama For Beginners keeps the focus on the man and his record -- accomplishments and missteps, praise and criticism -- to allow readers to gain a balanced understanding of President Obama as they follow his rise to the White House. Entertaining illustrations enliven the reading experience and highlight important details. This slim volume is the fastest and most reliable way to get up to speed on the nation's new president. Entertaining illustrations complement the text to offer a complete, neutral introduction. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Barack Obama for Beginners (Paperback)
Publisher: For Beginners
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1934389447
ISBN 13: 9781934389447
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Lee, Joe
Condition: new

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Barack Obama For Beginners: An Essential Guide is the most concise and reliable short biography available on the 44th President of the United States - from his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, education at Columbia and Harvard, work as a community organizer, writer, teacher, lawyer, and politician in Illinois, to his historic campaign for President. Barack Obama For Beginners keeps the focus on the man and his record - accomplishments and missteps, praise and criticism - to allow readers to gain a balanced understanding of President Obama as they follow his rise to the White House. Entertaining illustrations enliven the reading experience and highlight important details.

Short enough to read in an afternoon or on commutes, For Beginner Essential Guides provide reliable information from a neutral point of view about public figures and current events so readers can arrive at informed opinions about topics that affect their daily lives.

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Bob Neer is a Core Lecturer in History at Columbia University in the City of New York. He received a J.D.-Ph.D. dual degree from Columbia, studied Southeast Asian politics as a Fulbright Scholar at the National University of Singapore, and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College.

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