Remarkable Rough-Riding Life of Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Empire America, The: Wild America Gets a Protector; Panama's Canal; The Big Stick & ... Much, Much More

by Cheryl Harness

The eagerly awaited third title in the Cheryl Harness Histories series paints a vibrant portrait of Theodore Roosevelt—Rough Rider, trustbuster, explorer, President, and more—whose bullish attitude forever changed America.

How did a sickly boy transform himself into one of the country's boldest leaders? You'll get the full story—front page and behind-the-scenes—as only Cheryl Harness can tell it. Through her lively narrative and engaging artwork, readers will see Teddy riding the range in South Dakota, charging up San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War, climbing the political ladder all the way to the White House, breaking up big business, building the Panama Canal, and big-game hunting in Africa. They will also experience life in America when the telephone, airplane, and automobile were all brand-new, when women, blacks, and laborers were demanding equal rights, and when the cry for expansion stretched the borders from Maine to the Philippines and from Puerto Rico to Alaska. This was an age in which Roosevelt's promise to give every American a "square deal" and to "walk softly and carry a big stick" helped build the country into a world power.

With a new adventure on almost every page, readers will find themselves "wowed" by this true story of a larger-than-life American hero, and the country and times in which he lived.

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Genres: Biography, History, Presidents, Childrens, American History

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 9, 2007

About the author

Author and illustrator. Worked variously as a student teacher, waitress, short-order cook, portrait artist, and needlework designer. Greeting-card artist for Hallmark Cards and Current. Presenter at schools.

Reviews

[Marklandman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty readable and the illustrations were good. Only thing keeping from 5 stars was the time line along the bottom of the whole book. Tried to put too many events in it, so the time line almost never lined up with what was taking place on the page,was distracting.

[Jackson Stellfox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Historical text that grasps the attention of young readers with pictures and easy-to-read text

[Celia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good, well-done biography of Theodore Roosevelt. This was never boring, the illustrations were good, and it included a fascinating timeline on each page. My son's one complaint was that the timeline was a little behind the story, so we had to backtrack once in a while as we were reading this together. Absolutely age-appropriate for middle-schoolers, and equally entertaining and informative for older readers (like me!). I think Teddy is now my 3rd favorite president.

[Katelyn Warner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives a comprehensive overview Teddy Roosevelt's life
* Colorful illustrations
* Use in a lesson about presidents of the US or of the early 1900s

[Lisa Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both my boys (ages 13 and 10) really liked this book -- and that is high praise for a history book I 'made' them read! Kudos to the author, Cheryl Harness!

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

TR is my favorite president. I enjoyed this book greatly. The wonderful timeline was great too!