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Presents a brief biography of James Polk, eleventh president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, his education and family life, and his achievements as president.Tags
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Mike Venezia was born on June 8, 1945 in New York City. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. He was the executive art director and vice president at Leo Burnett Company for 33 years. He retired to work full time on his books and videos. He started his writing career back in 1978, when he show more authored and illustrated books for Childrens Press. His books include the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series, Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers series, Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents series, and Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- James K. Polk: Eleventh President 1845-1849
- People/Characters
- James K. Polk
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- Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 973.6 — History & geography History of North America United States Antebellum Era (1845-1857)
- LCC
- E417 .V46 — History of the United States United States Revolution to the Civil War, 1775/1783-1861 By period Middle nineteenth century, 1845/1848-1861 Polk's administration, 1845-1849
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