Theodore Roosevelt for Kids: His Life and Times, 21 Activities Volume 33 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781556529559)

Named a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children for 2010 Theodore Roosevelt's heart was as big as the great outdoors he loved. A sickly, undersized boy, he grew into a physically fit, energetic man whose courage knew no bounds. Roosevelt hailed from the top of American society, but wealth could not shield him from human tragedy. As leader of a young, vigorous nation, he steered a middle course between the power brokers of big business and the needs of ordinary working people. A keen student of nature, Roosevelt would protect millions of acres for posterity. He was a writer, ranchman, politician, soldier, explorer, family man, and America's 26th president, the youngest person to ever hold the office. Theodore Roosevelt for Kids brings to life this fascinating man, an American giant whose flaws were there for all the world to see. Twenty-one hands-on activities offer a useful glimpse at Roosevelt's work and times. Readers will create a Native American toy, explore the effects of erosion, go on a modern big game hunt with a camera, and make felted teddy bears. The text includes a time line, online resources, and reading list for further study. And through it all, readers will appreciate how one man lived a "Bully " life and made the word his very own.

Author: Kerrie Logan Hollihan
ISBN-10: 1556529554
ISBN-13: 9781556529559
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Published: 04/28/2010
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.40h x 10.90w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2010 pg. 100
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2010
School Library Journal 08/01/2010 pg. 120