Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery by Russell Freedman

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery by Russell Freedman

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Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery by Russell Freedman

A 1994 Newbery Honor Book 



The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt traces the life of the former First Lady from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II. A Newberry Honor Book.

Russell Freedman (1929-2018) revolutionized nonfiction for children with his incisive narration, thorough research, thoughtful photography, and in-depth knowledge of his subject. He was well-known for his engrossing biographies and superb descriptions of American history. His many awards include the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award, and a National Humanities Medal, to name a few. Freedom Walkers, Lincoln: A Photobiography, Because They Marched, The Wright Brothers: How They Created The Aircraft, and Vietnam: A History of the War are among his major publications.

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ISBN 13 9780395845202
ISBN 10 0395845203
Title Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery
Author Russell Freedman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
Year published 1997-04-14
Number of pages 198
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.