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Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? by Michael Burgan

Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

Michael Burgan

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · May 1, 2014

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Who it’s for
A compact-feeling portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, whose public life reached well beyond the White House.
Themes
Presidential history, Exploration and naturalism, Political achievements
Genres
Presidents & First Families for Kids, 20th Century U.S., Political Biographies for Kids

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He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt’s achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician.

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Find out more about The Bull Moose, the Progressive, the Rough Rider, the Trust Buster, and the Great Hunter who was our larger-than-life 26th president in Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

More Than President

A compact-feeling portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, whose public life reached well beyond the White House.

Come here for

  • A president remembered as a naturalist, explorer, author, and soldier
  • Unexpected firsts alongside familiar political landmarks

Expect

  • A range of roles, from Rough Rider to Trust Buster
  • A lively introduction to a larger-than-life historical figure

Where it sits

Presidents & First Families for Kids100%
Political Biographies for Kids39%
20th Century U.S.31%

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Publisher categories

  • Political Biographies for Kids
  • Presidents & First Families for Kids
  • 20th Century U.S.
Authors
Michael Burgan
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
May 1, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Presidential history · Exploration and naturalism · Political achievements
Reading lane
Political Biographies for Kids