Dwight D. Eisenhower : Man of Many Hats : With a Message from John S. D. Eisenhower (Picture-Book Biography Series) [Hardcover]

Kenneth M. Deitch (Author), Joanne B. Weisman (Author), Jay Connolly (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Picture-Book Biography Series

Beautifully illustrated biography of the life of Eisenhower, with an introduction by his son, historian John S.D. Eisenhower. Ages 12 to adult

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-7-- An admiring look at the stages of Eisenhower's life and career set off by the type of hat he wore during each period. While this is an interesting and unique way to organize a biography, the book is essentially a list of events and just doesn't work. It is extremely brief--a mere 24 pages of text--and the coverage is so shallow that readers will not get any real sense of Eisenhower as a man. The authors provide very little background and frequently discuss major events, such as the second World War, as though readers are familiar with them. There is no index or other supplementary material. Connolly's watercolor illustrations with black-and-white photos to set them off are the best part of the book, giving readers a look at both Eisenhower's life and the world events that influenced him. However, the intended audience is likely to be turned off by the picture book format, while the material is too advanced for young readers. A better choice is Van Steenwyk's Dwight D. Eisenhower, President (Walker, 1987), which covers much of the same material in a more comprehensive and informative way. --Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"An admiring look at the stages of Eisenhower's life and career set off by the type of hat he wore during each period... -- School Library Journal

"Beautifully illustrated...Text is well-written, easy to understand..." -- Midwest Book Review

"Very appealing biography for young readers. ...attractive format with so many illustrations..." -- Pat Peterson, De Grummond Collection

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Discovery Enterprises; First edition. edition (September 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878668021
• ISBN-13: 978-1878668028
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,821,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( E ) > Eisenhower, Dwight D.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated YA biography of our 34th President, May 29, 1999

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This review is from: Dwight D. Eisenhower : Man of Many Hats : With a Message from John S. D. Eisenhower (Picture-Book Biography Series) (Hardcover)

This unique format for a biography helps young people remember all about Ike's life, by intrducing each chapter with one of the many hats he wore. The illustations, in watercolor, line drawings, and historic photos, add tremendously to the story. The history is presented in an accurate and easily read style and covers Eisenhower's childhood, West Point years, WWII, Columbia Univ., the Presidency, and his retirement years. Perfect for ages 12 to adult.