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To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt
By RAPPAPORT, Doreen
- ISBN
- 9781423124887
- Publisher
- Hyperion Disney
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Starred Review on December 1, 2013 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 2–5—Once again, Rappaport offers an accessible introduction to one of the world's most influential people, punctuating her poignant narrative with well-chosen quotes that help frame the life of an important figure. Roosevelt stands tall in American history, but his childhood was one of serious illness that kept him bedridden for long periods of time. He became an avid reader and yearned for the life of the adventurers he read about. "Teedie," as he was called, longed to explore the wilderness and yearned to be a "fearless" man like his hero...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on December 1, 2013
In her latest picture book biography, Rappaport capably distills Theodore Roosevelt's life with the help of her trademark primary source quotations interspersed throughout the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013
In this picture book biography, Rappaport intersperses primary source quotations throughout the main text to capably distill Theodore Roosevelt's life. Her ac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
