Before They Were President: Set 2

The early careers of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson are well documented as Founding Fathers and authors of important U.S. documents, but readers may not realize that both were born British citizens. Similarly fascinating facts about Barack Obama, Ulysses S. Grant, and Franklin Roosevelt are included in this unique biography set. Through age-appropriate language and content, readers trace the early lives of presidents from their birth to their election to the highest public office. Historical and contemporary photographs complement the main text, acquainting readers with the families, childhoods, and interests of the commanders-in-chief of the past.
? Each volume includes a timeline to support review of biographical facts
? Across the set, readers find historical context from the revolutionary period, before the Civil War, and the 20th and 21st centuries
? Encourages research about political leaders? lives