Harry S. Truman

United States Presidents #33

by Heidi Elston

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 Harry S. Truman, beginning with his childhood in Lamar, Missouri. Information about Truman's education at the Kansas City Law School and his early career as a businessman is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years in Independence, Missouri, are highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Truman's military service during World War I and his political career as a Jackson County judge, presiding judge of the Jackson County Court, a U.S. senator, and vice president. Finally, students will explore key events from Democratic president Truman's administration, including dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima, Japan, and Nagasaki, Japan, the formation of the United Nations and NATO, the beginning of the Cold War, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Korean War, and passage of the Twenty-second Amendment, the Taft-Hartley Act, and the Presidential Succession 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

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This picture book collection of mini presidential biographies is a nice introduction into learning a bit about each president. They are written in a way that elementary age students can understand and they have many memorable and interesting facts. I would absolutely encourage any parent or educator to read the entire series in order with their children to aid them in U.S. and Presidential history. My daughter and I have both learned so much and have greatly enjoyed them.

[Gracie Guagenti · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very dry informational book. Grades 3 and up could use this book for a research project about that time in history or if researching Harry S Truman. This book is part of series about US Presidents. The most interesting part of this book was the real pictures used next to the text. The "timeline" provided was also helpful.