A biography of the 26th President's childhood years
Before Teddy Roosevelt became famous as a statesman, naturalist, colonel in the Spanish-American War, and twenty-sixth president of the United States, he was a young boy called Teedie who struggled with terrible asthma. Overcoming his illness was a major battle in Teedie's young life and his determination to make himself strong and healthy set the course for his amazing accomplishments to come.
"The book provides a salient introduction to the boy who would become a colorful president. A final note sketches Roosevelt's adult years. A solid choice for independent readers or for sharing aloud with children."
School Library Journal
Includes bibliography and author's note.
Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning"So You Want to Be President?"and the historical Turning Point series, including"You re On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt";"Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln"; and"Take the Lead, George Washington." You can visit her online at www.judithstgeorge.com."
Praise for You're On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt:
"The book provides a salient introduction to the boy who would become a colorful president. A final note sketches Roosevelt's adult years. A solid choice for independent readers or for sharing aloud with children."
—School Library Journal
"Faulkner captures Teedy's boundless energy and determination in detail-rich scenes... This makes a rousing tale of obstacles overcome."
—Kirkus Reviews
