Andrew Jackson (Encyclopedia of Presidents) [Library Binding]

Alice Osinski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1987 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Encyclopedia of Presidents

Traces the life of the rowdy "Hero of New Orleans" from his backwoods beginnings through his military career to his term as seventh president of the United States.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8 Each of these books begins with an attention-getting chapter describing a great moment in that President's life; following chapters detail his life. Frequent illustrations include reproductions of historical art, photos, letters, newspapers, and documents, all of which add interest and authenticity to the text. The writing style is easy to read, marked by short declarative sentences. Each volume includes a fairly comprehensive index, plus a useful ``Chronology of American History,'' a list of important events from 982 a.d. to the present. Throughout, the authors do not augment character development with imaginary events, places, or people, and instead use direct quotations to give a feeling of immediacy. These biographies offer more information than Presidents of the United States (Golden, 1964; o.p.), and they are more interesting than Kane's Facts About the Presidents (Wilson, 1981). Phyllis Graves, Creekwood Middle School, Kingwood, Tex.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 100 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press (CT) (June 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516013874
• ISBN-13: 978-0516013879
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,374,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A quick biography of our seventh president, December 16, 2004

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This review is from: Andrew Jackson (Encyclopedia of Presidents) (Library Binding)

This book gives a great quick biography of Andrew Jackson. Form the time he is first elected until the end of his life. A breif retelling is when he was first elected no one liked him. He was a hardened army general and was very stern and strict. This book foreshadowed that Jackson would more than likely be assasinated by a hater. And you will have to read to find out. I gave it four stars because biographies are not my not my favorite books and this caused this book to loose a star. Other than that it is a great book.