Obama: The Historic Journey (Young Reader's Edition)
Lavishly illustrated with large photographs, a family tree, maps, and insets with political quotes, this journal of the historic rise and election of Barack Obama is both informative and stunning.
The president's family, education, political life, and 2008 campaign are all given extensive coverage. Political terms such as "delegate," "primary," and "caucus" are explained in colorful sidebars. Useful for research and recreational reading, this title will engage readers from start to finish as they relive these recent events. Descriptions of the Obama campaign include the use of texting and the Internet to raise funds, promote the candidate, and examine party issues.
Also highlighted are insights from those who participated with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Civil Rights Movement and the focus on "change" coming to America. The writing, research, and photography are of superior quality.
Target age group 10 and up
The president's family, education, political life, and 2008 campaign are all given extensive coverage. Political terms such as "delegate," "primary," and "caucus" are explained in colorful sidebars. Useful for research and recreational reading, this title will engage readers from start to finish as they relive these recent events. Descriptions of the Obama campaign include the use of texting and the Internet to raise funds, promote the candidate, and examine party issues.
Also highlighted are insights from those who participated with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Civil Rights Movement and the focus on "change" coming to America. The writing, research, and photography are of superior quality.
Target age group 10 and up
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level5+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemePolitics & Government
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AuthorAbramson, Jill
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AR Level8.2
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Deweyb
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PublisherRandom House, Inc.
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Publication Date2/1/2009
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Pages94
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Dimensions0.62 H x 11.32 L x 9.34 W
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Case Qty20
