Andrew Jackson: Seventh President of the United States (Encyclopedia of Presidents) (Library Binding)

by Alice Osinski (Author)

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 Description
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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 100 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press (CT) (September 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516013874
• ISBN-13: 978-0516013879
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,899,094 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

A Kid's Review

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.