Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

Copyright Date: 2022

Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 09/06/22

Illustrator: Ager, Charlotte,

Pages: 128 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 0-7440-6246-2 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-3348-5

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-0-7440-6246-5 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-3348-4

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 21 cm.

Subject Heading:
Obama, Barack. Juvenile literature.
Obama, Barack.
Presidents. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American politicians. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Politicians. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Presidents.
African American politicians.
Politicians.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 2.8

Interest Level: 2-5

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, who became the first African American president of the USA.

This popular biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts, to share with children the true life stories of historys most interesting and inspiring people. Young readers can enjoy learning all about Barack Obama, famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world  the USA. 

Follow the story of how Obama realized his dreams  a story of success, resilience, and perseverance, to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. Discover Baracks fight against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career, and his personal happiness when marrying Michelle. 

Colorful photographs and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations go alongside exciting text to create an engaging book that children will immerse themselves in. 

Learn about Barack Obama in this biography for children ages 8+, featuring:

- Obamas tale chapter by chapter, unveiling not just the facts, but also what he was thinking and feeling in his own words
- 12 narrative chapters, plus full-page quotes and photo galleries scattered throughout the book, keeping reluctant readers engaged
- Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations, along with maps, quotes, and a reference section, a timeline of Baracks life, a quiz, and a glossary of key terms
- An educational biography thats part of the collectible Life Stories series
- Part of the fascinating Life Stories biography collection, this series is about amazing people who have shaped our world, that children aged 8 and upwards will enjoy collecting.

Children can learn all about Barack Obamas remarkable journey, from his unsettled early childhood, through to his struggle to find a meaningful first job as a young man in this gripping true life story to inspire young readers.