Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Copyright Date: 2020

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 07/28/20

Illustrator: Lora, Loris,

Pages: 60 pages

ISBN: 1-647-39105-9

ISBN 13: 978-1-647-39105-8

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 21 cm.

Subject Heading:
Obama, Barack. Juvenile literature.
Obama, Barack.
African American legislators. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Legislators. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Presidents. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Racially mixed people. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Presidents.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 60).

Reading Level: 3.0

Interest Level: 1-4

Lexile: 730L

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Barack Obama—a story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers

Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States. Before he made history fighting for the environment, healthcare, 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 president, all so that he could make people's lives better.

With this Barack Obama children's book, you can explore how he went from being a boy growing up in Hawaii to one of the most celebrated leaders in the world. How will his extraordinary journey inspire you?

• Independent reading—This Barack Obama biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Barack's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy—Find out how Barack Obama progressed from a kid to the president of the United States with a helpful timeline.

If you've been searching for a Barack Obama children's book, The Story of Barack Obama has everything you need!

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.