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Action Presidents #3: Theodore Roosevelt! by Fred Van Lente

Action Presidents #3: Theodore Roosevelt!

A Graphic Novel Biography

Fred Van Lente

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · June 16, 2020

“A delightful, educational spin on history—and plenty of jokes,” said School Library Journal. “Sheer joy,” praised Booklist in a starred review.

20th-Century U.S.Comics BiographiesPresidents & First Families for Kidsmiddle
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Who it’s for
Readers curious about U.S. history and learning through graphic novels
Themes
Theodore Roosevelt biography, U.S. history, History with humor
Genres
Presidents & First Families for Kids, Comics Biographies, 20th Century U.S.

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“A delightful, educational spin on history—and plenty of jokes,” said School Library Journal. “Sheer joy,” praised Booklist in a starred review. Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award in Middle Grade Nonfiction U.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel! We all know that Theodore Roosevelt protected the environment and was the cousin of President Franklin Roosevelt.

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But did you also know that he was the inspiration for the teddy bear, wrote adventure books, and once gave a speech with a gunshot wound in his chest? Wimpy Kid meets the Who Was... series in these hilarious new graphic novels—where the history is real and the jokes are fake—from New York Times bestselling comic book author Fred Van Lente and award-winning cartoonist Ryan Dunlavey. Historically accurate and highly entertaining, Action Presidents’ bold and hilarious comic-style illustration is perfect for curious minds, filled with timelines, maps, charts, and more, readers will keep learning until the last page.

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Presidents & First Families for Kids72%
Comics Biographies46%
20th Century U.S.34%

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Publisher categories

  • Bears
  • Art History for Kids
  • Artists' Lives for Kids
  • Historical Biographies for Kids
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  • Political Biographies for Kids
  • Presidents & First Families for Kids
  • Family Life
  • 20th Century U.S.
Authors
Fred Van Lente
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
June 16, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Theodore Roosevelt biography · U.S. history · History with humor
Reading lane
Bears