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Barack Obama: An American Story [Mass Market Paperback]

Roberta Edwards (Author), Ken Call (Illustrator)

3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews) |

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Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Mass Market Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (August 16, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0448447991
ISBN-13: 978-0448447995
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #768,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Basic Reader for Kids and Adults Alike, March 29, 2008

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I originally bought this little book for my granddaughter, a kindergartener who idolizes Barack Obama, and one copy for myself. When the book arrived, I quickly read it because I always do the grandmother-preview of all the books I buy for the grandkids. Lo and behold - I found a primer for adults who may just be getting to know Obama and who want to know the basics about who he is, where he's from, and how those circumstances molded him into the Presidential candidate he is today. This (along with the H. Clinton counterpart) should be required reading for all voting Americans. I shared it with several others (adults) and all of them wanted to purchase copies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book!, January 12, 2008

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This is a great introductory book to Barack Obama written for children. My daughter loves it and it gives a great overview of his life to date. It's short and to the point.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for kids, March 31, 2008

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This is really great biography for school-aged children. I've read it with my 7 year old son a couple of times now, and now when he hears or sees Barack Obama on tv, he feels like he knows a bit about him as a person. It's a short book, but is easy to read, and the pictures and illustrations make it very engaging.

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4.0 out of 5 stars outstanding Book
I bought this book because i wanted to learn a bit about Obana, since he was running for president.
When it came i was amazed that it was written at a level
children... Read more

Published on February 7, 2009 by Eleanor G. Sargent

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappoint meet in book
Barrack Obama - An American Story.
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Published on January 12, 2009 by Caroline L. Herrmann

3.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to Barack Obama for older children.
By older children, I mean the 6-8 crowd of the recommended ages 4-8. I think parts of this book are too advanced for even some kindergarteners, but it has great pictures and... Read more

Published on October 21, 2008 by S. Pasley

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Children's Biography
This is a good children's biography of Barack Obama. Most facts seem to be taken from his autobiographies. It contains good information and is great for kids.

Published on October 7, 2008 by Lynn Ellingwood

1.0 out of 5 stars Barack Obama is the 21st Century Reincarnation of 20th Century Black Racist Rap Brown
This is not a children's book. It is a work of propaganda. It should be titled, "How to Win Voters and Influence the Media By Playing the Race Card".
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Published on August 20, 2008 by Smile of Reason

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This is a very good book for anyone(including adults) who want the facts about Barack Obamas life. Easy read, nice pictures.

Published on August 9, 2008 by Oku

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing about Senator Obama's religion. Otherwise a workmanly children's book.
Roberta Edwards is a prolific writer -- unless several authors have the same name! Her titles range from INTRODUCING CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY through FIVE SILLY FISHERMEN and SPACE... Read more

Published on March 20, 2008 by T. Patrick Killough

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