As a young boy, Theodore "Teedie" Roosevelt was "[s]mall for his age, [and] he had weak eyes and frail muscles. Sickly lungs left him gasping." But Teedie was also inquisitive, brave, and self-sufficient. Determined to overcome his childhood ailments, Teedie changed from a "timid homebody" into an adventurous man. He explored the Wild West, fought in the Spanish-American War, served as president of the United States, and helped build the Panama Canal. Author's note. Bibliography. Illustrations rendered digitally, in pen and ink, and in watercolor.
Title alpha Teedie: The Story of Young Teddy Roosevelt
Category Biography Elementary Plus
Pages Count 32
Topics Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919). Wealth. Family. Asthma. Reading. Curiosity. Guns. Eyeglasses. Bodybuilding. Horse riding. Injuries. Bullies. Boxing. Harvard University. Cowboys. Fistfights. Marriage. Children. The Spanish-American War. The presidency. The Grand Canyon. The Panama Canal. The Nobel Peace Prize.
SRC Level 4.600000
SRC Points 2.000000
Lexile NC860L
Trim Size 8" x 10"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2009-04-19
JLG Release Date Jun 2009
Minimum grade 1
Maximum grade 4
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
Biography Elementary Plus
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
For Grades 1-4
This 14 book collections offers beginning readers fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.