| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
24 p. : ill. (some col.), geneal. table ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Making history : the Obamas |
|
Making history, the Obamas |
| Note |
Includes glossary. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
A strong family - Barack Obama's family tree - Born in beautiful Hawaii - A lively grandfather - A practical grandmother - Smart with a kind heart - Roots in Kenya - The father of eight children - Visiting Kenya - The Obamas' future. |
| Indexed In: |
Booklist, June 2010 |
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Library Media Connection, November 2010 |
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School Library Journal, April 2010 |
| Summary |
This book takes a look at the fascinating and diverse family history of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his Kansas-born mother and his father who was from Kenya. They ll learn about the influence that his parents had on his life, as well as the influence of his paternal and maternal grandparents. Students will come away with the understanding that challenges, separation, and loss can be translated into success and achievement, all depending upon how an individual chooses to approach adversity. |
| Audience |
3456 Childrens Plus, Inc. |
|
640 Lexile. |
|
M Fountas and Pinnell. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR LG RL 4.2 0.5 136134 PCMS. |
| Subject |
Obama, Barack -- Family.
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Presidents -- Family. -- United States.
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Presidents -- United States.
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| ISBN |
0329753622 |
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1435893905 |
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1435898729 |
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1435898737 |
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9780329753627 |
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9781435893900 |
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9781435898721 (pbk.) |
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9781435898738 (6pack) |
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