Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A National Hero (Sterling Biographies)
Grade 5-8–These attractive books examine the lives of the Roosevelts in the context of their times. The clear, concise texts follow a logical time line, and many interesting sidebars and photos are included. The volume about the president centers on the ironies of his life. He was born into position and privilege, yet his greatest accomplishments were in uplifting the common man. Jones discusses the Roosevelts' unusual partnership. In addition to enriching her husband's political fortunes, Eleanor helped show him a world from which they had both been sheltered. These experiences shaped him both as a man and a politician. Both titles have helpful glossaries, bibliographies, and extensive indexes, making them useful for reports as well as for leisure reading.–Tracy H. Chrenka, Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MICopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.