You're on Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt |
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Author:
| St. George, Judith |
Illustrator:
| Faulkner, Matt |
Series title: | Turning Point Bks. |
ISBN: | 978-0-14-751285-7 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2014 |
Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group
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Imprint: | Puffin Books |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $8.99 |
Book Description:
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A biography of the 26th President’s childhood years! Before Teddy Roosevelt became famous as a statesman, naturalist, colonel in the Spanish-American War, and twenty-sixth president of the United States, he was a young boy called “Teedie” who struggled with terrible asthma. Overcoming his illness was a major battle in Teedie’s young life and his determination to make himself strong and healthy set the course for his amazing accomplishments...
More Description A biography of the 26th President’s childhood years!
Before Teddy Roosevelt became famous as a statesman, naturalist, colonel in the Spanish-American War, and twenty-sixth president of the United States, he was a young boy called “Teedie” who struggled with terrible asthma. Overcoming his illness was a major battle in Teedie’s young life and his determination to make himself strong and healthy set the course for his amazing accomplishments to come.
"The book provides a salient introduction to the boy who would become a colorful president. A final note sketches Roosevelt's adult years. A solid choice for independent readers or for sharing aloud with children."
—School Library Journal
Includes bibliography and author's note