Teddy Roosevelt: Young Rough Rider

by Edd Winfield Parks

Focuses on the childhood of the dynamic president, describing how Teddy worked hard to improve his poor health and developed a lifelong interest in nature and the conservation of natural resources.

Genres: Biography, History, Nonfiction, Juvenile, Childrens

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1953

Reviews

[Becky]

This is a great series. I learned many new things about Teddy Roosevelt and it was enjoyable reading it to e. Knowing about Teddy Roosevelt and some of his history as an adult I could see how different aspects of his childhood shaped who he would become. Although I enjoyed this book, I did not think it was as well-written as the book on Dwight D. Eisenhower. The last chapter jumped way ahead and it was a little confusing at first to understand what was happening (if it was for me, it would be more so for a child). The last chapter summarized Roosevelt's adulthood through a play performed by youth one hundred years later. It was a little awkward and I'm not quite sure that e grasped some of the important aspects of Roosevelt's career. I know the series is titled "Childhood of Famous Americans" but after learning about Roosevelt's childhood, I think it's important to have some information about his adult career. Like I said, this could have been handled better. However, I still recommend it! This might trigger someone's interest in Teddy Roosevelt and lead them to reading about him more.

[Charles]

Although President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt was born into privilege, he was still a self-made man. He was a sickly child born into wealth that worked hard at turning his body into something that he could use to get what he wanted out of life. Severely asthmatic as a child, he adopted a vigorous lifestyle, becoming among other things a big-game hunter, explorer, cattle rancher, soldier, crusader for justice, author, conservationist, trust-buster and the 26th President of the United States.
This book is a fictionized version of his youth, capturing his exuberant and dynamic personality. Some of his childhood antics are typical of what a mischievous boy would do, if you were a member of a wealthy family. Roosevelt never seemed to use his social rank to gain advantage and the energy and courage he had as a child went with him into adulthood.
This is a fun book to read, for it is a true story of a child with a weak body that turned it into a strong one by sheer determination. Making him a hero to all 98-pound weaklings.

[Rachel]

This series and The Who Was / Who is series are perfect for young people who love to learn about history. This series focuses more on different instances in the childhood of the subject. I found it an interesting read and it was in a way a nostalgic read since I read some of this series in Elementary school.

Perfect for young readers who enjoy history.

[J.]

This is a good children's book. I thought it was a bit overly dramatized, but I am also not a child. Maybe that is what it needs to catch their attention.

[GheenGirls]

Turtle: great! Return to library.

[Daniel Quiroz]

I liked this book but it wasn't amazing it was ok. I liked how it was a book about lifetime.He married young at 22 that's really young.When he was young he had a passion for boxing.Which sucked because he got blind in one eye from one match.He would be a animal assassin too.Teddy roosevelt became the 26th president of the united states.In 1919 he died of a blood clot but will never be forgotten as one of the best presidents ever.

[Maryalice]

PT chose this with a christmas B&N gift card

[William Shep]

Great story about a great American, especially as an example of overcoming physical adversity when young.

[Mikey Novack]

very good

[Caleb]

I liked it.

[Nathaniel]

i liked it

[Casertalaura]

Charlie asked me to read this because it is his favorite book. This is a great book for young readers to learn more about a great American!