The Great Adventure: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Modern America

By Albert Marrin

Publisher Dutton Imprint Dutton ISBN

9780525476597

Awards and Honors 2008 ALA Best Book for Young Adults

The Great Adventure: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Modern America

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"His legacy includes a Nobel Prize, the first ever won by an American. . . . It includes laws to regulate big business, laws to guarantee the purity of our food and drugs, national parks, and millions of acres of land set aside to protect our national heritage. . . . Although Theodore Roosevelt died nearly a century ago, in a sense we still live in the America he helped to shape." Includes notes and suggestions for further reading. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs.

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AR Level 8.0 AR Points 15.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey 973.91/1092 Title alpha The Great Adventure: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Modern America Category Nonfiction Middle Pages Count 256 Genre Nonfiction Summary Raised in a wealthy family by a father who had deep moral principles and a strong sense of duty to those less fortunate, Roosevelt grew up wanting to right wrongs. This biography incorporates primary quotes, details from Roosevelt’s personal life, and clear explanations of historical events to paint a vivid picture of a dedicated family man, brilliant scholar, fearless adventurer, corruption-fighting politician, and powerhouse president. A discussion of Roosevelt’s talents, weaknesses, triumphs and shortcomings and an introduction to a unique and influential figure in American history. Topics Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919). Family. Helping others. New York City. Nature. Asthma. Physical challenges. Physical fitness. Courage. Adventure. Fears. Perseverance. Principles. Living a life of purpose. Politics. Respect. Self-assertion. Compromise. Corruption. Tragedy. The Spanish-American War. Rough Riders. The presidency. The Industrial Revolution. Inequality. Industry. Regulations. Workers' rights. Labor unions. Socialism. Immigrants. Poverty. Food and drug laws. Environmental issues. Conservation. Prejudice and racism. Segregation. Booker T. Washington (1856-1915). The role of the US in world affairs. Diplomacy. The Panama Canal. Social reforms. World War I. Big issues. Leadership. The changing role of the president. Legacies. SRC Level 7.700000 SRC Points 20.000000 Lexile 1000L Trim Size 8" x 10" Language English JLG Release Date Feb 2008 Minimum grade 5 Maximum grade 8 Reading level Middle Format Print

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