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Theodore Roosevelt
By Cooper, Michael L.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-67001-134-6
- Publisher
- Viking
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2009
Gr 7-10 This trim and extremely readable biography portrays the 26th president's full and varied life. Cooper draws on many sources to weave a story of the sickly child who grew into a robust, energetic man with seemingly boundless energy. He covers various facets of TR's life: naturalist, cowboy, soldier, author, loving husband, doting father, civil servant, and unexpected (but very successful) president. While striking an admiring to...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2010
After giving refreshingly short shrift to the familiar story of TR as a young boy overcoming asthma and living up to his father's wishes, Cooper focuses his biography on Roosevelt the man: husband, father, politician, adventurer, and champion of the progressive government. (Although the term progressive isn't completely defined until well into the book, in thi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Cooper focuses on Roosevelt as husband, father, politician, adventurer, and champion of progressive government. It's a rousing tal...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
