Ulysses S. Grant

United States Presidents #18

by BreAnn Rumsch

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Ulysses S. Grant, beginning with his childhood in Point Pleasant and Georgetown, Ohio. Information about Grant's education at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and his early career with the army is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years traveling the world and writing Personal Memoirs, is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Grant's military service during the Mexican War and the American Civil War. Finally, students will explore key events from Republican president Grant's administration, including several scandals, as well as the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment and the Specie Resumption Act. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Genres: History

40 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Royce B · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was good because I love historical fiction. The reading age would probably be 4th grade and up. Ulysses Simpson Grant was born on April 27, 1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio by Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson Grant. What will Ulysses Simpson Grant do in his early life, presidency, and after presidency? Read the book to find out!!!!

[Shelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy the books in this presidential series but this one was even better than most of the others I have read. Lots of interesting facts about Grant's life and time in office. Such a fascinating person! I will have to get some "big people" books on him, possibly his own biography he complete shortly before his death with the help of his good friend Mark Twain.

[Ashley Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would use this book to talk about the life of Ulysses S. Grant. I would talk about the major contributions he had for the U.S. and also about important dates in his presidency.