Andrew Jackson's Presidency: Democracy in Action

Wilson, Steve

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Rosen Publishing Group

Just the Series: Spotlight on American History

Series and Publisher: Spotlight on American History

Annotation: Examines the controversial administration of Pres. Andrew Jackson, and the ways in which his presidency helped shape American democracy.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #122417

Format: Perma-Bound Edition

Special Formats: Inventory Sale

Common Core/STEAM: Common Core

Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 08/15/16

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 1-508-14950-X Perma-Bound: 0-605-94662-0

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-508-14950-7 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-94662-0

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2015048096

Dimensions: 22 cm.

Subject Heading:
Jackson, Andrew,. 1767-1845. Juvenile literature.
Jackson, Andrew,. 1767-1845.
Presidents. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Presidents.
United States. Politics and government. 1829-1837. Juvenile literature.
United States. Politics and government. 1829-1837.

Language: English

Word Count: 1,848

Reading Level: 5.6

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.6 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 183559 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 850L

Guided Reading Level: S

Fountas & Pinnell: S

Some people feel Andrew Jackson was one of the best presidents in history. Others think he was somewhat of a dictator, even giving him the nickname "King Andrew the First." Readers will be asked to decide for themselves through this volume, which explores Jackson's presidency and how it helped shape American democracy. Written to support social studies curriculum, readers get a comprehensive look at Jackson's time in office, including topics such as his Kitchen Cabinet, the Nullification Crisis, and the Trail of Tears. Primary sources provide context and help readers visualize history.

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