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John Adams comes to vivid life for young readers in this addition to Harness's acclaimed presidential picture-biographies. Dynamic artwork and lively narrative create a warm, personable portrait of the stubborn man from Braintree, Massachusetts, whose passion for liberty spurred him on to extraordinary roles as a Founding Father, first Vice President, and second President of the United States. Through Adams's eyes, kids witness the tension-enflamed streets of Boston, the bickering Continental Congress, the complexities of waging the War for Independence, and the challenges of governing a new nation. Vivid quotes from both John and Abigail Adams provide great primary source material for school reports, and three illustrated maps show readers where key events took place."How wonderful now to see his story told for children in such an appealing fashion. Cheryl Harness's illustrations and text are first rate, appropriately full of life and understanding." —David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of John AdamsNational Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Lexile Measure: 1130 (What's this?)
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books; Reprint edition (January 10, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0792254910
ISBN-13: 978-0792254911
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 10.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #276,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #88 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > U. S. Presidents & First Ladies #531 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Historical #2017 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History
Age Range: 7 - 9 years
Grade Level: 2 - 4
This biography closely follows David McCullough's book about John Adams. I bought it to prepare my grandchildren, ages 8 and 9, for a trip to Colonial Williamsburg and Washington, D.C. Very readable and interesting.
If you know anything about Adams the word "pugnacious" comes to mind! But you may not know the back-story, that Adam's words and spirit where a significant catalyst in the formation of our nation. And - that Adam's fire was kindled through a devoted relationship with his wife Abigail, our nation's first female leader who reminded John, "not to forget the ladies!"Harness hits all the Adams high-points - through story and art. You'll follow Adam's accomplishments as he charts the course of our nation and learn how his thoroughly modern relationship with Abigail was the ballast that kept him on course. While we have Founding Fathers, women like Abigail finally earn their place here in the glorious picture. And while Harnesses' illustrations bring the 1700's to life, it's her underscoring of the words through Adam's life - words in his oratory and words in his conversations and letters to Abigail and finally with his rekindling of friendship with Jefferson - that we realize just how important word, deed and action really are!And as a footnote, in an age where we chastise young spirited children and firebrand them with some kind of a "deficit disorder," you'll see through all of Harnesses stories that fire and passion really built a great nation...Huzzah!
This book will definitely have a place in my classroom. It is a wonderfully written biography on John Adams, written for the late elementary/ middle school grades. The covers his young life right through to his death and is very good at depicting his life. His work as a revolutionary receives thorough coverage in the book.
An excellent telling of the story of John Adams for older children. My 10 year old daughter loved it and used it as a resource for her 5th grade history project.
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