The Story of Barack Obama
The Story of Barack Obama
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The Story of Barack Obama

Written by Tonya Leslie
Part of the The Story of Book Series
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6 - 8
Reading age
68
Page count
730L
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Jul 28, 2020
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Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Barack Obama–a story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States. Before he made history fighting for the environment, health care, 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 the 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? This Barack Obama children’s book includes: A lasting legacy–Learn how Barack made the world a better place–for today and future generations. Word definitions–Explore a glossary for some of the more advanced words in this Barack Obama children’s book. Visual timeline–See how Barack progressed from a kid to the president in this unique Barack Obama children’s book. If you’ve been searching for a Barack Obama children’s book that explains the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of his life, The Story of Barack Obama has everything you need!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781647391058
    Publication Date
    July 28, 2020
    Publisher
    Rockridge Press
    Page Count
    68
    Reading Age
    6 - 8 years
    Lexile® Level
    730L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.7

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