Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Making of America #5
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Making of America #5 by Teri Kanefield
The inspiring story of one of America's greatest presidents The fifth book in the Making of America series, Franklin D. Roosevelt examines the life of America's 32nd president: his birth into one of America's elite families, his domineering mother, his marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt, his struggle with polio, and his political career. A Democrat, Roosevelt (1882-1945) won a record four presidential elections and is the longest-serving US president. During his time in office, he led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. He helped to redefine the role of the US government with the New Deal. Scholars often rate him as one of the three greatest US presidents along with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The book includes selections from FDR's writings, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.
Kanefield affords readers the opportunity to 'see' Roosevelt as his contemporaries might haveReaders more familiar with Eleanor Roosevelt than her husband will find this title a valuable counterpoint, and students seeking a general American history of the period will benefit from its well-defined focus. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
Kanefield provides readers with an intimate examination of Franklin Delano Roosevelt . . . it flows in a friendly and welcoming style that reluctant readers will appreciate. * Kirkus Reviews *
This evenhanded overview of FDR walks a middle path perfect for middle grade readers. A commendable addition to school and public library collections. * School Library Journal *
Some issues presented in this history are uniquely similar to those present in today's politics, making them worthy of comparison in a history or government classroom. Equally compelling is the number of quotes that originated from Roosevelt that are taken as clichés now. Again, the history and context of these quotes would make good discussion topics for history, government, or English classrooms. * School Library Connection *
Kanefield provides readers with an intimate examination of Franklin Delano Roosevelt . . . it flows in a friendly and welcoming style that reluctant readers will appreciate. * Kirkus Reviews *
This evenhanded overview of FDR walks a middle path perfect for middle grade readers. A commendable addition to school and public library collections. * School Library Journal *
Some issues presented in this history are uniquely similar to those present in today's politics, making them worthy of comparison in a history or government classroom. Equally compelling is the number of quotes that originated from Roosevelt that are taken as clichés now. Again, the history and context of these quotes would make good discussion topics for history, government, or English classrooms. * School Library Connection *
Teri Kanefield is a lawyer and the award-winning author of The Girl from the Tar Paper School, The Extraordinary Suzy Wright, the Making of America series, and more. She lives in San Luis Obispo, on the central California coast.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781419734021 |
| ISBN 10 | 1419734024 |
| Title | Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Making of America #5 |
| Author | Teri Kanefield |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2019-10-08 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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