Who Was Ronald Reagan?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Ronald Reagan?

By Joyce Milton, Who HQ, Elizabeth Wolf (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Explore the journey from Hollywood to the White House and a near-fatal assassination attempt.

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112 pages· 8,272 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Discover Ronald Reagan's remarkable journey from a small-town boy in Illinois to a Hollywood star and ultimately the President of the United States. As the oldest president, he faced a near-fatal assassination attempt and lived to tell the tale. This engaging portrait reveals his unwavering faith in America and the values he championed. Dive into a life filled with challenges and triumphs, illustrated with over 100 captivating images, and uncover the story of a leader who left an indelible mark on history.

From the publisher

From his childhood in rural Illinois to moviemaking days in Hollywood and on to a career in politics that took him all the way to the Oval Office, Ronald Reagan kept an abiding faith in America and in what our country stood for. The oldest president ever, he survived a near-fatal assassination attempt and lived to be 93. Who Was Ronald Reagan? covers his life and times in a balanced, entertaining way for children. More than 100 black-and-white illustrations fill out the portrait of our fortieth president.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,272
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
780L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about US PresidentsBooks about 20th centuryBooks about 21st centuryBooks about politics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~S
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
85430
Publication
Published
December 29, 2004
First published
December 1, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448433448

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