As a young boy, Theodore "Teedie" Roosevelt was "[s]mall for his age, [and] he had weak eyes and frail muscles. Sickly lungs left him gasping." But Teedie was also inquisitive, brave, and self-sufficient. Determined to overcome his childhood ailments, Teedie changed from a "timid homebody" into an adventurous man. He explored the Wild West, fought in the Spanish-American War, served as president of the United States, and helped build the Panama Canal. Author's note. Bibliography. Illustrations rendered digitally, in pen and ink, and in watercolor.
Fascinating biographies and autobiographies will allow your elementary readers to look into the lives, thoughts, and accomplishments of the individuals who have shaped our world. And with 14 books per year, they'll discover a remarkable person each month.