Before Barack Obama Was President (Paperback)

Paperback. American presidents' administrations are thoroughly studied, analyzed, and chronicled. What about these politicians' lives before being elected to the country's highest office? Barack Obama's unique story and life experiences, both the triumphant and the challenging, will give young readers insight into his road to the White House. They'll follow him from his earliest days in Hawaii to his historic 2008 election, learning interesting tidbits along the way, such as the fact that he had a pet ape named Tata. Details about the events and lessons that shaped him into America's 44th president are shared. Photographs, maps, quotes, and fun facts supplement this biography and engage readers of all levels. Describes Barack Obama's life before he became president of the United States. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.