The definitive biography of president Franklin Delano Roosevelt for young adult readers, from National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin.
Albert Marrin is the author of numerous nonfiction books for young
readers, including Flesh and Blood So Cheap- The Triangle Fire and
Its Legacy, which was a National Book Award finalist, as well as
Black Gold- The Story of Oil in Our Lives, A Volcano Beneath the
Snow- John Brown's War Against Slavery, and Thomas Paine- Crusader
for Liberty.
His many honors include the Washington Children's Book Guild and
Washington Post Nonfiction Award for an "outstanding lifetime
contribution that has enriched the field of children's literature,"
the James Madison Book Award for lifetime achievement, and the
National Endowment for the Humanities Medal, awarded by President
George W. Bush.
Albert Marrin is the author of numerous nonfiction books for young readers, including Flesh and Blood So Cheap- The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy, which was a National Book Award finalist, as well as Black Gold- The Story of Oil in Our Lives, A Volcano Beneath the Snow- John Brown's War Against Slavery, and Thomas Paine- Crusader for Liberty. His many honors include the Washington Children's Book Guild and Washington Post Nonfiction Award for an ooutstanding lifetime contribution that has enriched the field of children's literature,o the James Madison Book Award for lifetime achievement, and the National Endowment for the Humanities Medal, awarded by President George W. Bush.
"This well-researched and highly detailed examination of FDR and
his presidency provides insight for readers generations removed
from the events."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Marrin blends biography and history in this masterly overview of
Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s leadership…”
—School Library Journal, starred review
"...frequent, illuminating photos; unimpeachable sourcing; and a
breathtaking historical synthesis..."
—Booklist, starred review
"This well-researched and highly detailed examination of FDR and his presidency provides insight for readers generations removed from the events." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Marrin blends biography and history in this masterly overview of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's leadership..."--School Library Journal, starred review..".frequent, illuminating photos; unimpeachable sourcing; and a breathtaking historical synthesis..." --Booklist, starred review
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