The Story of Barack Obama: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) (edition 2020)

by Tonya Leslie (Author)

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Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States and made a lot of important changes during his time in office. Before he made history fighting for health care, the environment, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then the president, all so that he could change people's lives for the better.… (more)

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Title:	The Story of Barack Obama: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)
Authors:	Tonya Leslie (Author)
Info:	Rockridge Press (2020), 68 pages
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Akporter | Dec 7, 2023 |

Independentt reading level: 6-9

swopester | Dec 5, 2023 |

I think this biography is perfect for emerging readers to understand and learn about Barack Obama in a developmentally appropriate way. (

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cieraj25 | Oct 15, 2023 |

Great informational text about the US first African American president and his life's successes. I would highly recommend this book. It shares myths and facts comes with a glossary and a quiz at the. I think this would be a great little history quiz for extra credit. (

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AmySullivan | Mar 17, 2021 |

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Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States and made a lot of important changes during his time in office. Before he made history fighting for health care, the environment, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then the president, all so that he could change people's lives for the better.

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